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■Objects which the system may
not properly detect
The shape of the object may pre-
vent the sensor from detecting it.
Pay particular attention to the fol-
lowing objects:
●Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
●Cotton, snow and other materials
that absorb sound waves
●Sharply-angled objects
●Low objects
●Tall objects with upper sections
projecting outwards in the direc-
tion of your vehicle
People may not be detected if they
are wearing certain types of cloth-
ing.
■Situations in which the system
may not operate properly
Certain vehicle conditions and the
surrounding environment may affect
the ability of a sensor to correctly
detect objects. Particular instances
where this may occur are listed
below.
●There is dirt, snow, water drops or
ice on a sensor. (Cleaning the
sensors will resolve this problem.)
●A sensor is frozen. (Thawing the
area will resolve this problem.)
In especially cold weather, if a
sensor is frozen the sensor dis-
play may be displayed abnor-
mally, or objects, such as a wall,
may not be detected.
●When a sensor or the area around
a sensor is extremely hot or cold.
●On an extremely bumpy road, on
an incline, on gravel, or on grass.
●When vehicle horns, vehicle
detectors, motorcycle engines, air
brakes of large vehicles, the clear-
ance sonar of other vehicles or
other devices which produce ultra-
sonic waves are near the vehicle.
●A sensor is coated with a sheet of
spray or heavy rain.
●If objects draw too close to the
sensor.
●When a pedestrian is wearing
clothing that does not reflect ultra-
sonic waves (ex. skirts with gath-
ers or frills).
●When objects that are not perpen-
dicular to the ground, not perpen-
dicular to the vehicle traveling
direction, uneven, or waving are in
the detection range.
●When strong winds are blowing.
●When driving in inclement weather
such as fog, snow or a sandstorm.
●When an object that cannot be
detected is between the vehicle
and a detected object.
●If an object such as a vehicle,
motorcycle, bicycle or pedestrian
cuts in front of the vehicle or runs
out from the side of the vehicle.
●If the orientation of a sensor has
been changed due to a collision or
other impact.
●When equipment such as a towing
eyelet, transport hook, bumper
protector, bumper trim, bicycle
carrier or snow-removal device
(snow plow) is installed near the
sensor.
●If the front of the vehicle is raised
or lowered due to the carried load.
●If the vehicle cannot be driven in a
stable manner, such as when the
vehicle has been in an accident or
is malfunctioning.
●When tire chains, a compact
spare tire or an emergency tire
puncture repair kit are used.

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Driving
■Situations in which the system
may operate even if there is no
possibility of a collision
In some situations, such as the fol-
lowing, the system may operate
even though there is no possibility of
a collision.
●When driving on a narrow road.
●When driving toward a banner,
flag, low-hanging branch or boom
barrier (such as those used at rail-
road crossings, toll gates and
parking lots).
●When there is a rut or hole in the
surface of the road.
●When driving on a metal cover
(grating), such as those used for
drainage ditches.
●When driving up or down a steep
slope.
●If a sensor is hit by a large amount
of water, such as when driving on
a flooded road.
●There is dirt, snow, water drops or
ice on a sensor. (Cleaning the
sensors will resolve this problem.)
●A sensor is coated with a sheet of
spray or heavy rain.
●When driving in inclement weather
such as fog, snow or a sandstorm.
●When strong winds are blowing.
●When vehicle horns, vehicle
detectors, motorcycle engines, air
brakes of large vehicles, the clear-
ance sonar of other vehicles or
other devices which produce ultra-
sonic waves are near the vehicle.
●If the front of the vehicle is raised
or lowered due to the carried load.
●If the orientation of a sensor has
been changed due to a collision or
other impact.
●The vehicle is approaching a tall
or curved curb.
●Driving close to columns (H-
shaped steel beams, etc.) in multi-
story parking garages, construc-
tion sites, etc.
●If the vehicle cannot be driven in a
stable manner, such as when the
vehicle has been in an accident or
is malfunctioning.
●On an extremely bumpy road, on
an incline, on gravel, or on grass.
●When tire chains, a compact
spare tire or an emergency tire
puncture repair kit are used.

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Driving
ward or squatting
• Pedestrians who are lying down
• Pedestrians who are running
• Pedestrians who suddenly appear from the shadow of the vehicle or
a building
• Pedestrians who are riding mov- ing objects such as a bicycle or
skateboard
• Pedestrians wearing oversized clothing such as a rain coat, long
skirt, etc., making their silhouette
obscure
• Pedestrians whose body is par- tially hidden by an object, such as
a cart or umbrella
• Pedestrians which are obscured by darkness, such as at night
●In some situations, such as the
following, pedestrians may not be
detected by the rear camera
detection function, preventing the
function from operating properly:
• When backing up in inclement weather (rain, snow, fog, etc.)
• When the rear camera is
obscured (dirt, snow, ice, etc. are
attached) or scratched
• When a very bright light, such as
the sun, or the headlights of
another vehicle, shines directly
into the rear camera
• When backing up in a place where the surrounding brightness
changes suddenly, such as at the
entrance or exit of a garage or
underground parking lot
• When backing up in a dim envi-
ronment such as during dusk or in
an underground parking lot
• When the camera position and
direction are deviated
• When a towing hook is attached
• When towing with the vehicle
• When water droplets are flowing on the camera lens
• When the vehicle height is extremely changed (nose up,
nose down, etc.)
• When tire chains or an emergency tire puncture repair kit are used
• When the suspension has been lowered or tires that have a differ-
ent size than the genuine tires are installed
• When an aftermarket electronic part (backlit license plate, fog
light, etc.) is insta lled near the rear
camera
• If a bumper protector, such as an
additional trim strip, is installed to
the rear bumper
■Situations in which the system
may operate unexpectedly
●Even though there are no pedes-
trians in the detection area, some
objects, such as the following,
may be detected, possibly caus-
ing the rear camera detection
function to operate.
• Three dimensional objects, such as a pole, traffic cone, fence, or
parked vehicle
• Moving objects, such as a car or motorcycle
• Objects moving toward your vehi- cle when backing up, such as
flags or puddles (or airborne mat-
ter, such as smoke, steam, rain, or
snow)
• Cobblestone or gravel roads, tram
rails, road repair s, white lines,
pedestrian crossings or fallen
leaves on the road
• Metal covers (gratings), such as those used for drainage ditches
• Objects reflected in a puddle or on
a wet road surface
• Shadows on the road
●In some situations, such as the
following, the rear camera detec-
tion function may operate even
though there are no pedestrians in
the detection area.
• When backing up toward the road-
side or a bump on the road
• When backing up toward an incline/decline
• When the vehicle height is extremely changed (nose up,
nose down, etc.)
• If a bumper protector, such as an
additional trim strip, is installed to
the rear bumper
• When an aftermarket electronic
part (backlit license plate, fog
light, etc.) is insta lled near the rear

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camera
• If the orientation of the rear cam- era has been changed due to a
collision or other impact, or
removal and installation
• If a towing eyelet is installed to the
rear of the vehicle
• When towing with the vehicle
• When water is flowing over the rear camera lens
• When the rear camera is obscured (dirt, snow, ice, etc. are
attached) or scratched
• If there is a flashing light in the detection area, such as the emer-
gency flashers of another vehicle
• When tire chains or an emergency tire puncture repair kit are used.
●Situations in which the rear cam-
era detection function may be diffi-
cult to notice
• The buzzer may be difficult to hear if the surrounding area is noisy or
the audio system volume is high.
• If the temperature in the cabin is extremely high or low, the Multi-
media Display may not operate
correctly.
*: If equipped
PKSB (Parking Sup-
port Brake)*
The PKSB (Parking Support
Brake) is a system that
issues warnings and auto-
matically performs braking
to help reduce collision
damage with operation tar-
gets that were detected
when traveling at a low
speed such as when park-
ing.
This system consists of the
following functions: a Park-
ing Support Brake function
(static objects to the front
and rear) that detects static
objects such as walls, a
Parking Support Brake
function (rear-crossing
vehicles)
* that detects vehi-
cles approaching from the
rear while backing up, a
Parking Support Brake
function (rear pedestrians)
*
that detects pedestrians
behind the vehicle, and a
Parking Support Brake
function (static objects
around the vehicle) (vehi-
cles with Advanced Park)
that detects static objects
around the vehicle.
*: If equipped
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All of the Parking Support Brake
functions (static objects to the
front and rear, rear-crossing
vehicles [if equipped], rear
pedestrians [if equipped], and
static objects around the vehicle
[vehicles with Advanced Park])
are enabled/disabled simultane-
ously.
The Parking Support Brake
function can be enabled/dis-
abled on of the multi-infor-
WARNING
●When inspecting the vehicle
using a chassis roller, chassis
dynamo or free roller
●When loading the vehicle onto a
boat, truck or other transport
vessel
●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 equipment that may
obstruct a sensor is installed,
such as a towing eyelet, trans-
port hook, bumper protector (an
additional trim strip, etc.), bicy-
cle carrier, or snow plow
●When using automatic car
washing devices
●If the vehicle cannot be driven in
a stable manner, such as when
the vehicle has been in an acci-
dent 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 tire chains, a compact
spare tire or an emergency tire
puncture repair kit are used.
●When towing with the vehicle
■Precautions for the suspen-
sion
Do not modify the suspension of
the vehicle. If the height or tilt of
the vehicle is changed, the sen-
sors may not be able to detect
detectable objects and the system
may not operate correctly, possi-
bly leading to an accident.
NOTICE
■If “System Stopped See
Owner’s Manual” is displayed
on the multi-information dis-
play and the driving assist
information indi cator is illu-
minated
If this message is displayed
immediately after the power
switch is changed to ON, operate
the vehicle carefully, paying atten-
tion to your surr oundings. It may
be necessary to drive the vehicle
for a certain amount of time
before the system returns to nor-
mal. (If the system is not return to
normal after driv ing for a while,
clean the sensor or rear camera
lens.)
Enabling/Disabling the
Parking Support Brake

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WARNING
●Do not allow anyone to put their
hands outside of a window while
this system is operating.
■To ensure correct operation
of the Advanced Park
Observe the following precau-
tions. Failing to do so may result
in the vehicle being unable to be
driven safely and possibly cause
an accident.
●Do not use this system in situa-
tions such as the following:
• When in areas other than com- mon parking spaces
• When the surface of the parking space is sand or gravel and is
not clearly defined with parking
space lines
• When the parking space is not level, such as when on a slope
or has differences in height
• Mechanical parking system
• Parking lot with a device which raises to contact the bottom of
the vehicle
• When the road surface is fro- zen, slick, or covered with snow
• When it is extremely hot and the asphalt is melting
• When there are objects around the vehicle
• When there is an object between your vehicle and the
target parking spot or within the
target parking spot (within the
displayed blue box)
• When there is a gutter between your vehicle and the target park-
ing space or within the target
parking spot (within the dis-
played blue box)
• When there is a hole or gutter in the exit direction
• When in high pedestrian or vehicle traffic areas
• When the parking space is in a location that is difficult to park in
(too narrow for your vehicle,
etc.)
• When images are unclear due to dirt or snow attached to the
camera lens, light being shined
into the camera or shadows
• When tire chains or a compact spare tire is installed to the vehi-
cle
• When the doors or back door are not completely closed
• When an arm is held outside of a window
• In inclement weather such as heavy rain or snow
●Make sure to use only standard
sized tires, such as those that
were installed to the vehicle
when it was shipped from the
factory. Otherwise, Advanced
Park may not operate properly.
Also, when the tires have been
replaced, the displayed position
of the lines or box displayed on
the screen may become incor-
rect. When replacing the tires,
contact your Toyota dealer.
●In situations such as the follow-
ing, it may not be possible for
the system to provide assis-
tance to a registered parking
spot:
• When the tires are extremely worn or the tire inflation pres-
sure is low
• When carrying a heavy load
• When the vehicle is tilted due to the carried load

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■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 the following situa-
tions.
●The vehicle speed drops to
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 vehicle 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.
■Active Cornering Assist does
not operate effectively when
●Do not overly rely on Active
Cornering Assist. Active Corner-
ing Assist may not operate
effectively when accelerating
down slopes or driving on slip-
pery road surfaces.
●When Active Cornering Assist
frequently operates, Active Cor-
nering Assist may temporarily
stop operating to ensure proper
operation of the brakes, TRAC
and VSC.
■Hill-start assist control does
not operate effectively when
●Do not overly rely on hill-start
assist control. Hill-start assist
control may not operate effec-
tively on steep inclines and
roads covered with ice.
●Unlike the parking brake, hill-
start assist control is not
intended to hold the vehicle sta-
tionary for an extended period
of time. Do not attempt to use
hill-start assist control to hold
the vehicle on an incline, as
doing so may lead to an acci-
dent.

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Driving
5-6.Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate
to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the
12-volt battery.
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.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted
on vehicles with 195/50R19 tires.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary
preparations and inspec-
tions before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always
drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
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 specified size.
●Maintain the recommended
level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75
mph (120 km/h), regardless of
the type of snow tires being
used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just
some wheels.
■Driving with tire chains
(except 195/50R19 tires)
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure 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 30 mph
(50 km/h), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road
surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration,
abrupt steering, sudden brak-
ing and shifting operations that
cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before
entering a curve to ensure that
vehicle control is maintained.
●Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing
Assist) system.
●Do not use LDA (Lane Depar-
ture Alert) system.