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3594-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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■ Automatic reactivation of TRC, A-TRC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control
systems
After turning the TRC, A-TRC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control systems off, the
systems will be automatically re-enabled in the following situations:
● When the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without
smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start system).
● If only the TRC/A-TRC system is turned off (P. 356), the TRC/A-TRC will
turn on when vehicle speed increases.
If the TRC, A-TRC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control systems are turned off
( P. 358), automatic re-enabling will not occur when vehicle speed
increases.
■ Operating conditions of the hill-start assist control
When the following four conditions are me t, the hill-start assist control will
operate:
● Vehicles with automatic transmission: The shift lever is in a position other
than P or N (when starting off forward/backward on an upward incline)
Vehicles with manual transmission: The shift lever is in a position other than
R when starting off forward on an upward incline, or the shift lever is in R
when starting off backward on an upward incline.
● The vehicle is stopped
● The accelerator pedal is not depressed
● The parking brake is not engaged
■ Automatic system cancelation of the hill-start assist control
The hill-start assist control will turn off in any of the following situations:
● Vehicles with automatic transmission: The shift lever is shifted to P or N
Vehicles with manual transmission: The shift lever is shifted to R when start-
ing off forward on an upward incline, or the shift lever is shifted to other than
R when starting off backward on an upward incline.
● The accelerator pedal is depressed
● The parking brake is engaged
● 2 seconds at maximum elapsed after the brake pedal is released
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3644-5. Using the driving support systems
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■Operating tips (vehicles with automatic transmission)
The system will operate when the shift lever is in a position other than P, how-
ever to make effective use of the system it is recommended to select a lower
shift range.
■ The system will not operate when
● The transfer mode is in H2.
● The rear differential is locked. (if equipped)
■ If the downhill assist control system indicator flashes
● In the following situations, the indicator flashes and the system will not oper-
ate:
• The transfer mode is not in L4 or H4.
• The rear differential is locked. (if equipped)
• The shift lever is in P. (vehicles with automatic transmission)
• The accelerator or brake pedal is depressed.
• The vehicle speed exceeds approximately 30 km/h (18 mph).
• The brake system overheats.
● In the following situations, the indicator flashes to alert the driver, but the
system will operate:
• The shift lever is in N. (vehicles with automatic transmission)
• The clutch pedal is depressed. (vehicles with manual transmission)
• The “DAC” switch is turned off while the system is operating.
The system will gradually ceases operat ion. The indicator will flash during
operation, and then go off when the system is fully off.
■ When the downhill assist control system is operated continuously
This may cause the brake actuator to overheat. In this case, the downhill
assist control system will stop operating, a buzzer will sound and the downhill
assist control system indicator will start flashing, and “TRC turned off” will be
shown on the multi-information display. Refrain from using the system until
the downhill assist control system indicator stays on and the message goes
off. (The vehicle can be driven normally during this time.)
■ Sounds and vibrations caused by the downhill assist control system
● A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indicate
that a malfunction has occurred in downhill assist control system.
● Either of the following conditions may occur when the downhill assist control
system is operating. None of these are indicators that a malfunction has
occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
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■ System malfunction
In the following cases, have your vehicle checked by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
● The downhill assist control system indicator does not come on when the
engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without smart entry &
start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart entry & start sys-
tem).
● The downhill assist control system indicator does not come on when the
“DAC” switch is pressed.
● The slip indicator comes on.
WARNING
■When using downhill assist control system
● Do not rely overmuch on the downhill assist control system. This function
does not extend the vehicle’s performance limitations. Always thoroughly
check the road conditions, and drive safely.
● Vehicles with manual transmission: Drive in a low gear. Driving in a high
gear when using downhill assist control system may cause the engine to
stall, which may lose the brake effectiveness and lock the tires, resulting in
an accident.
● Vehicles with manual transmission: On a steep slope, use the engine brak-
ing efficiently. If the vehicle is driven in N or with the clutch pedal
depressed on a steep slope, the load on the brake increases and con-
trolling the vehicle speed may be impossible, resulting in an accident.
■ The system may not operate on the following surfaces, which may lead
to an accident causing death or serious injury
● Slippery surfaces such as wet or muddy roads
● Icy surface
● Unpaved roads
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3744-6. Driving tips
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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
Regulations on the use of tire chains
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Press (BROWSE) to select iPod play mode.
Turning the “TUNE•SELECT” knob clockwise changes the play
mode in the following order: “Playlists” “Artists” “Albums”
“Songs” “Genres” “Composers” “Radio” “Audiobooks”
“Podcasts” “iTunes U”
Press the knob to select the desired play mode.
■Play mode list
Selecting a play mode
1
2
3
Play modeFirst
selection
Second
selection
Third
selection
Fourth
selection
“Playlists”Playlists
selectSongs select--
“Artists”Artists selectAlbums
selectSongs select-
“Albums”Albums
selectSongs select--
“Songs”Songs select---
“Genres”Genre selectArtists selectAlbums
selectSongs select
“Composers”Composers
select
Albums
selectSongs select-
“Radio”Stations---
“Audiobooks”Audiobooks
select
Chapter
select--
“Podcasts”ProgramsEpisodes
select--
“iTunes U”CoursesEpisodes
select--
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■Deleting the contacts from the “SETUP” mode
Press the “TUNE•SELECT” knob.
Select “TEL” using the knob.
Select “Favourites” using the knob.
Select “Delete favourites” using the knob.
Select desired contact using the knob.
You can select all contacts by selecting (ALL).
Select (YES) when the confirmation screen appears.
■Deleting the contacts from the “TEL” mode
Press the off-hook button.
Select “Favourites” using the “TUNE•SELECT” knob.
Select a desired contact using the knob
Press (Delete favourite).
Select (YES) when the confirmation screen appears.
Select “HF sound setting” using the “TUNE•SELECT” knob.
Select “Call volume” using the knob.
Change the call volume.
To decrease the volume: Turn the knob counterclockwise.
To increase the volume: Turn the knob clockwise.
To set the volume, press (BACK).
Select “HF sound setting” using the “TUNE•SELECT” knob.
Select “Ringtone volume” using the knob.
Change the ring tone volume.
To decrease the volume: Turn the knob counterclockwise.
To increase the volume: Turn the knob clockwise.
To set the volume, press (BACK).
Deleting favorites
Setting call volume
Setting ring tone volume
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2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
1
2
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Audio system
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When receiving a phone call
Press the off-hook button.
Press the on-hook button.
Press the off-hook button.
Pressing the off-hook button again returns you to the previous call.
To decrease the volume: Turn the “POWER VOLUME” knob counter-
clockwise.
To increase the volume: Turn the “POWER VOLUME” knob clockwise.
Answering the phone
Refusing the call
Receiving a call when on another call
Adjusting the ring tone volume when receiving a call
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Your voice volume that the other party hears from their speaker can
be adjusted.
Press (Send Vol)
Use the “TUNE•SELECT” knob to adjust the volume. (-5 to +5)
To decrease the volume: Turn the “POWER VOLUME” knob counter-
clockwise.
To increase the volume: Turn the “POWER VOLUME” knob clockwise.
■ When talking on the phone
● Do not talk simultaneously with the other party.
● Keep the volume of the received voice down. Otherwise, voice echo will
increase.
■ Automatic volume adjustment
When vehicle speed is 80 km/h (50 mph) or more, the volume automatically
increases. The volume returns to the previous volume setting when vehicle
speed drops to 70 km/h (43 mph) or less.
■ Phone call system functions
Depending on the cellular phone, certain functions may not be available.
■ Situations where the system may not recognize your voice
● When driving on a rough road
● When driving at high speeds
● When air is blowing out of the vents onto the microphone
● When the air conditioning fan emits a loud noise
Adjusting the outgoing volume
Setting call volume
1
2