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Pictorial index
Refueling method .............................................................................P.152
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ................................... ..........................P.350
Tires .......................................................... ......................................P.275
Tire size/inflation pressure ................................... ............................P.355
Winter tires/tire chains ....................................... ..............................P.224
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system ................. .............P.275
Coping with flat tires......................................... ................................P.323
Hood ........................................................... .....................................P.266
Opening ........................................................ ...................................P.266
Engine oil ..................................................... ....................................P.350
Coping with overheating ........................................ ..........................P.344
Headlights/front position lights/daytime running lights/turn si gnal
lights ......................................................... ..............................P.140, 142
Front fog lights............................................... ................................P.148
Tail lights/turn signal lights ................................. .................P.140, 142
Stop lights
Side turn signal lights ........................................ ...........................P.140
License plate light............................................ ..............................P.142
Rear fog light ................................................. .................................P.148
Back-up light
Shifting the shift position to R ............................... ...........................P.137
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.299, Watts: P.355)
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
■Lane departure alert function
When the system determines that
the vehicle might depart from its
lane or course*, a warning is dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play, and a warning buzzer will
sound to alert the driver.
When the warning buzzer sounds,
check the area around your vehicle and
carefully operate the steering wheel to
move the vehicle back to the center of
the lane.
Vehicle with BSM: When the system
determines that the vehicle might
depart from its lane and that the possi-
bility of a collision with an overtaking
vehicle in the adjacent lane is high, the
lane departure alert will operate even if
the turn signals are operating.
*: Boundary between asphalt and the
side of the road, such as grass, soil,
or a curb
■Steering assist function
When the system determines that
the vehicle might depart from its
lane or course*, the system pro-
vides assistance as necessary by
operating the steering wheel in
small amounts for a short period of
time to keep the vehicle in its lane.
Vehicle with BSM: When the system
determines that the vehicle might
depart from its lane and that the possi-
bility of a collision with an overtaking
vehicle in the adjacent lane is high, the
steering assist function will operate
even if the turn signals are operating.
*: Boundary between asphalt and the
side of the road, such as grass, soil,
WARNING
●When driving in a tunnel or at night with the headlights off or when a
headlight is dim due to its lens being dirty or it being misaligned.
●The vehicle is struck by a cross-wind.
●The vehicle is affected by wind from a vehicle driven in a nearby lane.
●The vehicle has just changed lanes or crossed an intersection.
●Tires which differ by structure, man-ufacturer, brand or tread pattern are used.
●When tires of a size other than specified are installed.
●Snow tires, etc., are equipped.
●The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds.
Functions included in LTA
system
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●When towing a trailer
●When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and
the vehicle that enters the detection area
●When a sensor or the area around a sensor is extremely hot or cold
●If the suspension has been modified or tires of a size other than specified are installed
●If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load
●When turning while backing up
●When a vehicle turns into the detec-tion area
■Situations in which the system may operate even if there is no possibil-ity of a collision
Instances of the RCTA function unnec- essary detecting a vehicle and/or object may increase in the following situations:
●When the parking space faces a street
and vehicles are being driven on the street
●When the distance between your vehi-cle and metal objects, such as a guardrail, wall, sigh, or parked vehicle,
which may reflect electrical waves toward the rear of the vehicle, is short
●When equipment that may obstruct a sensor is installed, such as a towing eyelet, bumper protector (an addi-
tional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow
●When a vehicle passes by the side of your vehicle
●When a detected vehicle turns while approaching the vehicle
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Driving
●When there are spinning objects near
your vehicle such as the fan of an air conditioning unit
●When water is splashed or sprayed toward the rear bumper, such as from a sprinkler
●Moving objects (flags, exhaust fumes, large rain droplets or snowflakes, rain
water on the road surface, etc.)
●When the distance between your vehi-
cle and a guardrail, wall, etc., that enters the detection area is short
●Gratings and gutters
●When a sensor or the area around a
sensor is extremely hot or cold
●If the suspension has been modified
or tires of a size other than specified are installed
●If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load
1 Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of
dynamic performance. Suitable for city
driving.
Press the switch to change the driving
mode to normal mode when not in nor-
mal mode.
2 Sport mode
Controls the driving force to distribute
more to the rear wheels, allowing the
vehicle to behave more crispy by steer-
ing wheel operation.
3 Track mode
Equally distributes the driving force
among the 4 wheels, maximizing the
Active Torque Split AWD system. Suit-
able for driving on racing circuits.
■Automatic deactivation of sport mode and track mode
If the engine switch is turned off after
AWD mode select switch
The following modes can be
selected to suit the driving and
road conditions by controlling
the drive force to the front and
rear wheels.
Selecting the driving mode
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Driving
WARNING
●Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold
the vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use hill-start assist con-
trol to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so may lead to an acci-dent.
■When the TRC/VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always
drive carefully. Reckless driving may cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.
■When the TRC/VSC systems are turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-tions. As these are the systems to
help ensure vehicle stability and driv- ing force, do not turn the TRC/VSC systems off unless necessary.
■Expert mode precautions
●Do not use on public roads.
●Use only when the road conditions and safely of the surrounding area
can be ensured.
●Proper use of expert mode requires
a professional level of driving skill. When using expert mode, always check the road conditions and sur-
rounding area and drive more care- fully than usual.
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern
and total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the recommended tire inflation pres-
sure level. The ABS, TRC and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires
are installed on the vehicle. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer for further information when replacing tires or wheels.
■Handling of tires and the suspen-sion
Using tires with any kind of problem
or modifying the suspension will affect the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.
■Secondary Collision Brake (if equipped)
Do not rely solely upon the Secondary Collision Brake. This system is designed to help reduce the possibil-
ity of further damage due to a second- ary collision, however, that effect changes according to various condi-
tions. Overly relying on the system may result in death or serious injury.
■Active Torque Split AWD system
●The Active Torque Split AWD sys-tem is designed to ensure driving
stability on general roads and not for off-road driving such as for rally-ing. Do not subject the system to
extreme driving conditions.
●Drive carefully on slippery road sur-
faces.
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4-6.Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the bat-
tery.
Have the vehicle fitted with four
snow tires or purchase a set of
tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size
and brand, and that chains match the
size of the tires.
Perform the following according to
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary prepa-
rations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter.
Always drive the vehicle in a
manner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of accidents. Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
●Use tires of the size specified.
●Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
●Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit specified for the snow tires being
used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some
wheels.
■Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.Failure to do so may result in the vehi-
cle being unable to be driven safely, and may cause death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains
being used, or 50 km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road sur-faces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-ing operations that cause sudden
engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before enter-
ing a curve to ensure that vehicle control is maintained.
●Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) system. (if equipped)
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer 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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Driving
the driving conditions:
Do not try to forcibly open a win-
dow or move a wiper that is fro-
zen. 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 accu-
mulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
Check for and remove any
excess ice or snow that may
have accumulated on the exte-
rior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis,
around the tires or on the brakes.
Remove any snow or mud from
the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep
a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a
reduced speed suitable to road
conditions.
Park the vehicle and shift the
shift lever to 1 or R without set-
ting the parking brake. The park-
ing brake may freeze up,
preventing it from being
released. If the vehicle is parked
without setting the parking brake,
make sure to block the wheels.
Failure to do so may be danger-
ous because it may cause the
vehicle to move unexpectedly,
possibly leading to an accident.
Use the correct tire chain size when
mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire
size.
Side chain:
3 mm (0.12 in.) in diameter
10 mm (0.39 in.) in width
30 mm (1.18 in.) in length
Cross chain:
4 mm (0.16 in.) in diameter
14 mm (0.55 in.) in width
25 mm (0.98 in.) in length
Regulations regarding the use of
tire chains vary depending on loca-
tion and type of road. Always check
local regulations before installing
When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle
Selecting tire chains
Regulations on the use of
tire chains
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6-2. Matte paint care guide (if equipped)
Maintenance and care
Take care in order to not damage
the painted surfaces.
When minor damage occurs to a
vehicle with a normal clear coat, it
can be repaired by polishing it or
using touch up paint. In contrast, a
matte clear coat cannot be repaired
using these methods.
If these methods are used the
unevenness of the matte clear coat
may be removed or filled in. In
either case, the surface will
become more flat, making it appear
more glossy, possibly permanently
losing its matte properties.
In order to maintain the matte finish
when repairing damage, it will be
necessary to repaint the entire part.
Vehicle paint can be deteriorated
by ultraviolet rays, rain, and
other natural factors. In order to
ensure the life of the paint, it is
recommended that the vehicle
be stored in a paved garage
which blocks the paint from
direct sunlight, rain, wind, and
ground moisture.
If a vehicle cover is to be used,
use one with an inner side which
is fleece, non-woven, etc. as it is
less likely to damage the paint.
Even when using a vehicle
cover, storing the vehicle in a
paved garage is recommended.
■Using a vehicle cover
●Use an appropriately sized vehicle
cover for your vehicle. For details,
Repair of paint damage Daily vehicle storage