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WARNING
■When to disable the pre-collision system 
In the following situations, disable the system, as it may not operate prop- 
erly, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury: 
● When the vehicle is being towed 
● When your vehicle is towing another vehicle 
● When transporting the vehicle via truck, boat, train or similar means of 
transportation 
● When the vehicle is raised on a lift with the engine running and the tires 
are allowed to rotate freely 
● When inspecting the vehicle using a drum tester such as a chassis 
dynamometer or speedometer tester , or when using an on vehicle wheel 
balancer 
● When a strong impact is applied to the front bumper or front grille, due to 
an accident or other reasons 
● If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the vehi- 
cle has been in an accident or is malfunctioning 
● When the vehicle is driven in a sporty manner or off-road 
● When the tires are not properly inflated 
● When the tires are very worn 
● When tires of a size other than specified are installed 
● When tire chains are installed 
● When a compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture repair kit is used 
● If equipment (snow plow, etc.) that may obstruct the radar sensor or front 
camera is temporarily installed to the vehicle 

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■ Object detection function 
■ Cancelation of the pre-collision braking 
If either of the following occur while the pre-collision braking function is oper- 
ating, it will be canceled: 
● The accelerator pedal is depressed strongly. 
● The steering wheel is turned sharply or abruptly. 
■ Conditions under which the system may operate even if there is no pos- 
sibility of a collision 
● In some situations such as the following, the system may determine that 
there is a possibility of a frontal collision and operate. 
• When passing a detectable object, etc. 
• When changing lanes while overtaking a detectable object, etc. 
• When rapidly closing on a detectable object, etc. 
• When approaching objects on the roadside, such as detectable objects, 
guardrails, utility pol es, trees, or walls 
The system detects objects based on 
their size, profile, motion, etc. However, 
an object may not be detected depending 
on the surrounding brightness and the
motion, posture, and angle of the 
detected object, preventing the system 
from operating properly. ( P. 280) 
The illustration shows an image of detect- 
able objects.  
• When approaching a detectable 
object in an adjacent lane or on the 
roadside, such as when changing the
course of travel or driving on a wind- 
ing road 
• When there is a detectable object or 
other object by the roadside at the
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• If a vehicle ahead is a motorcycle 
• If a vehicle ahead is narrow, such as a personal mobility vehicle 
• If a preceding vehicle has a small rear end, such as an unloaded truck 
• If a vehicle ahead is carrying a load which protrudes past its rear bumper 
• If a vehicle ahead is irregularly shaped, such as a tractor or side car
• If a vehicle ahead is a child sized bicycle, a bicycle that is carrying a large 
load, a bicycle ridden by more than one person, or a uniquely shaped 
bicycle (bicycle with a child seat, tandem bicycle, etc.)
• If a pedestrian/or the riding height of a bicyclist ahead is shorter than 
approximately 1 m (3.2 ft.) or taller than approximately 2 m (6.5 ft.) 
• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is wearing oversized clothing (a rain coat, long
skirt, etc.), making their silhouette obscure 
• If a pedestrian is bending forward or squatting or bicyclist is bending for- 
ward
• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is moving fast 
• If a pedestrian is pushing a stroller, wheelchair, bicycle or other vehicle 
• When driving in inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow or a
sandstorm 
• When driving through steam or smoke 
• When the surrounding area is dim, such as at dawn or dusk, or while at
night or in a tunnel, making a detectable object appear to be nearly the 
same color as its surroundings 
• When driving in a place where the surrounding brightness changes sud-
denly, such as at the entrance or exit of a tunnel 
• After the engine has started the vehicle has not been driven for a certain 
amount of time
• While making a left/right turn and for a few seconds after making a left/ 
right turn 
• While driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving on a curve
• If your vehicle is skidding 
• If a preceding vehicle has a low rear 
end, such as a low bed trailer 
• If a vehicle ahead has extremely high 
ground clearance 

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WARNING
■TRC/A-TRC/VSC may not operate effectively when 
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip- 
pery road surfaces, even if the TRC/A-TRC/VSC system is operating.  
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be 
lost. 
■ Hill-start assist control does not operate effectively when 
● Do not overly rely on the hill-start assist control. The hill-start assist control 
may not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered with ice. 
● Unlike the parking brake, the hill-start assist control is not intended to hold 
the vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use
the hill-start assist control to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so 
may lead to an accident. 
■ When the TRC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control is activated 
The slip indicator flashes. Always drive carefully.  
Reckless driving may cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the
indicator flashes. 
■ When the TRC/A-TRC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control 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 driving 
force, do not turn the TRC/A-TRC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control systems off
unless necessary. 
■ 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 pressure level. 
The ABS,  TRC, A-TRC,  VSC,  Trailer  Sway  Control, hill-start assist control 
and downhill assist control 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 suspension 
Using tires with any kind of problem or  modifying the suspension will affect 
the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction. 

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Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and 
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road con- 
ditions. 
● Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P (automatic transmis- 
sion) or 1 or R (manual transmission) without setting the parking
brake. The parking 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 dangerous because it may cause the vehi- 
cle to move unexpectedly, possibly leading to an accident. 
● Vehicles with automatic transmission: If the vehicle is parked with- 
out setting the parking brake, confirm that the shift lever cannot be
moved out of P*.
*: The shift lever will be locked if it is attempted to be shifted from P to any 
other position without depressing the brake pedal. If the shift lever can be
shifted from P, there may be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the snow chains.  
Chain size is regulated for each tire size. 
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on loca- 
tion and type of road. Always check local regulations before installing 
chains.
When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle (in the winter time or in the cold lati- 
tudes)
Selecting tire chains
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■Tire chain installation 
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains: 
● Install and remove tire chains in a safe location. 
● Install tire chains on the rear tires. Do not install tire chains on the front tires. 
● Install tire chains on rear tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after 
driving 0.5 - 1.0 km (1/4 - 1/2 mile). 
● Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires 
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents. 
Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury. 
● Use tires of the specified size. 
● Maintain the recommended level of air pressure. 
● Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit spec- 
ified 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. 
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle 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 surfaces or over potholes. 
● Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting 
operations that cause sudden engine braking. 
● Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con- 
trol is maintained. 
● Do not use LDA (Lane Departure Alert with Yaw Assist Function) system. 
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5087-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Rotate the tires in the order shown.
To equalize tire wear and help extend tire life, Toyota recommends that tire 
rotation is carried out approximately every 10000 km (6000 miles).
■ When to replace your vehicle’s tires 
Tires should be replaced if: 
● The treadwear indicators are showing on a tire. 
● You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to expose 
the fabric, and bulges indicating internal damage 
● A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be properly repaired due to the size or 
location of a cut or other damage 
If you are not sure, consult with any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota 
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
■ Tire life 
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even if it 
has seldom or never been used or damage is not obvious. 
■ If the tread on snow tires wears down below 4 mm (0.16 in.) 
The effectiveness of the tires as snow tires is lost.
Tire rotation
Vehicles with spare tire of a dif- 
ferent wheel type from the
installed tires
Vehicles with spare tire of the
same wheel type as the
installed tires
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WARNING
■When inspecting or replacing tires 
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents. 
Failure to do so may cause damage to parts of the drive train as well as 
dangerous handling characteristics, which may lead to an accident resulting 
in death or serious injury. 
● Do not mix tires of different makes, models or tread patterns. 
Also, do not mix tires of remarkably different treadwear. 
● Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Toyota. 
● Do not mix differently constructed tires (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply 
tires). 
● Do not mix summer, all season and snow tires. 
● Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle. 
Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously. 
NOTICE
■ Driving on rough roads 
Take particular care when driving on roads with loose surfaces or potholes. 
These conditions may cause losses in tire inflation pressure, reducing the
cushioning ability of the tires. In addition, driving on rough roads may cause 
damage to the tires themselves, as well as the vehicle’s wheels and body. 
■ If tire inflation pressure of each tire becomes low while driving 
Do not continue driving, or your tires and/or wheels may be ruined.