2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID steering

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Driving
WARNING
●Although this system is designed to help avoid a collision or help reduce
the impact of the collision, its effec- tiveness may change according to various conditions, therefore the
system may not always be able to achieve the same level of perfor-mance.
Read the following conditions care- fully. Do not overly rely on this sys-tem and always drive carefully.
• Conditions under which the system may operate even if there is no pos-sibility of a collision: P.349
• Conditions under which the system may not operate properly: P.351
●Do not attempt to test the operation of the pre-collision system yourself.Depending on the objects used for
testing (dummies, cardboard objects imitating detectable objects, etc.), the system may not operate
properly, possibly leading to an accident.
■Pre-collision braking
●When the pre-collision braking function is operating, a large
amount of braking force will be applied.
●If the vehicle is stopped by the operation of the pre-collision brak-ing function, the pre-collision brak-
ing function operation will be canceled after approximately 2 sec-onds. Depress the brake pedal as
necessary.
●The pre-collision braking function
may not operate if certain opera- tions are performed by the driver. If the accelerator pedal is being
depressed strongly or the steering wheel is being turned, the system may determine that the driver is tak-
ing evasive action and possibly pre- vent the pre-collision braking function from operating.
●In some situations, while the pre-collision braking function is operat-ing, operation of the function may
be canceled if the accelerator pedal is depressed strongly or the steer-ing wheel is turned and the system
determines that the driver is taking evasive action.
●If the brake pedal is being depressed, the system may deter-mine that the driver is taking eva-
sive action and possibly delay the operation timing of the pre-collision braking function.
■Emergency steering assist
●As emergency steering assist oper-
ation will be canceled when the sys- tem determines that lane departure prevention function has been com-
pleted.
●Emergency steering assist may not
operate or may be cancel in the fol- lowing cases as the system may determine the driver is taking
actions.
• If the accelerator pedal is being
depressed strongly, the steering wheel is being operated sharply, the brake pedal is being depressed
or the turn signal lever is being operated. In this case, the system may determine that the driver is tak-
ing evasive action and the emer- gency steering assist may not operate.
• In some situations, while the emer- gency steering assist is operating,
operation of the function may be canceled if the accelerator pedal is depressed strongly, the steering
wheel is operated sharply or the brake pedal is being depressed and the system determines that the
driver is taking evasive action.

3465-5. Using the driving support systems
■Enabling/disabling the pre-col-
lision system
The pre-collision system can be
enabled/disabled on the screen
( P.206, 217) of the multi-informa-
tion display.
The system is automatically enabled
each time the power switch is turned to
ON.
If the system is disabled, the PCS
warning light will turn on and a
message will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
■Changing the pre-collision
warning timing
The pre-collision warning timing
can be changed on the screen
( P.206, 217) of the multi-informa-
tion display.
WARNING
• When the emergency steering assist is operating, if the steering
wheel is held firmly or is operated in the opposite direction to that which the system is generating torque, the
function may be canceled.
■When to disable the pre-colli-
sion 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 hybrid system on and the tires are allowed to rotate freely
●When inspecting the vehicle using a drum tester such as a chassis dynamometer or speedometer tes-
ter, 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
vehicle 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
Changing settings of the
pre-collision system

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The warning timing setting is retained
when the power switch is turned to
OFF. However, if the pre-collision sys-
tem is disabled and re-enabled, the
operation timing will return to the
default setting (middle).
If the pre-collision warning timing is
changed, emergency steering
assist timing will also be changed
accordingly.
If late is selected, emergency steer-
ing assist would not operate in case
of an emergency. 1 Early
2 Middle
This is the default setting.
3Late
■Operational conditions for each pre-collision function
The pre-collision system is enabled and the system determines that the possibility of
a frontal collision with a detected object is high.
The system may not operate in the following situations:
• If a 12-volt battery terminal has been disconnected and reconnected and then the vehicle has not been driven for a certain amount of time
• If the shift lever is in R
• When the VSC OFF indicator is illuminated (only the pre-collision warning function
will be operational)
The operation speeds and operation cancellation for each function is listed below.
●Pre-collision warning
While the pre-collision warning function is operating, if the steering wheel is operated
heavily or suddenly, the pre-collision warning may be canceled.
Detectable objectsVehicle speedRelative speed between
your vehicle and object
Preceding and stopped
vehicles
Approx. 10 to 180 km/h (7
to 110 mph)
Approx. 10 to 180 km/h (7
to 110 mph)
Oncoming vehiclesApprox. 10 to 180 km/h (7
to 110 mph)
Approx. 20 to 180 km/h (13
to 110 mph)
Bicyclists and pedestriansApprox. 10 to 80 km/h (7 to
50 mph)
Approx. 10 to 80 km/h (7 to
50 mph)

3485-5. Using the driving support systems
●Pre-collision brake assist
●Pre-collision braking
If either of the following occur while the pre-collision braking function is operating, it
will be canceled:
• The accelerator pedal is depressed strongly.
• The steering wheel is turned sharply or abruptly.
●Emergency steering assist
When the turn signal lights are flashing, emergency steering assist will not operate in
case of an emergency.
If any of the following occur while the emergency steering assist function is operat-
ing, it will be canceled:
• The accelerator pedal is depressed strongly.
• The steering wheel is turned sharply or abruptly.
• The brake pedal is depressed.
Detectable objectsVehicle speedRelative speed between
your vehicle and object
Preceding and stopped
vehiclesApprox. 30 to 180 km/h (20
to 110 mph)Approx. 30 to 180 km/h (20
to 110 mph)
Bicyclists and pedestriansApprox. 30 to 80 km/h (20
to 50 mph)Approx. 30 to 80 km/h (20
to 50 mph)
Detectable objectsVehicle speedRelative speed between
your vehicle and object
Preceding and stopped
vehiclesApprox. 10 to 180 km/h (7
to 110 mph)Approx. 10 to 180 km/h (7
to 110 mph)
Oncoming vehiclesApprox. 10 to 180 km/h (7
to 110 mph)Approx. 20 to 180 km/h (13
to 110 mph)
Bicyclists and pedestriansApprox. 10 to 80 km/h (7 to
50 mph)Approx. 10 to 80 km/h (7 to
50 mph)
Detectable objectsVehicle speedRelative speed between
your vehicle and object
Preceding and stopped
vehicles, bicyclists and
pedestriansApprox. 40 to 80 km/h (25
to 50 mph)Approx. 40 to 80 km/h (25
to 50 mph)

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Driving
in front of an oncoming vehicle or a
crossing pedestrian.
• While making a right/left turn, when an
oncoming vehicle or a crossing
pedestrian stops before entering the
path of your vehicle
• While making a right/left turn, when an
oncoming vehicle turns right/left in
front of your vehicle
• While steering into the direction of
oncoming traffic
■Situations in which the system may
not operate properly
●In some situations such as the follow-
ing, an object may not be detected by
the radar sensor and front camera,
preventing the system from operating
properly:
• When a detectable object is
approaching your vehicle
• When your vehicle or a detectable
object is wobbling
• If a detectable object makes an abrupt
maneuver (such as sudden swerving,
acceleration or deceleration)
• When your vehicle approaches a
detectable object rapidly
• When a detectable object is not
directly in front of your vehicle
• When a detectable object is near a
wall, fence, guardrail, manhole cover,
vehicle, steel plate on the road, etc.• When a detectable object is under a
structure
• When part of a detectable object is
hidden by an object, such as large
baggage, an umbrella, or guardrail
• When there are many things which
can reflect the radio waves of the
radar in the vicinity (tunnels, truss
bridges, gravel roads, snow covered
road that have tracks, etc.)
• When there is an effect on the radio
waves to the radar that is installed on
another vehicle
• When multiple detectable objects are
close together
• If the sun or other light is shining
directly on a detectable object
• When a detectable object is a shade
of white and looks extremely bright
• When a detectable object appears to
be nearly the same color or brightness
as its surroundings
• If a detectable object cuts or suddenly
emerges in front of your vehicle
• When the front of your vehicle is hit by
water, snow, dust, etc.
• When a very bright light ahead, such
as the sun or the headlights of oncom-
ing traffic, shines directly into the front
camera
• When approaching the side or front of
a vehicle ahead
• 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 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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Driving
ations, such as the following, the
emergency steering assist may not
operate.
• When the white (yellow) lane lines are
difficult to see, such as when they are
faint, diverging/merging, or a shadow
is cast upon them
• When the lane is wider or narrower
than normal
• When there is a light and dark pattern
on the road surface, such as due to
road repairs
• When the target is too close
• When there is insufficient safe or
unobstructed space for the vehicle to
be steered into
• If oncoming vehicle is present
• If VSC function is operating
●In some situations such as the follow-
ing, sufficient braking force or steering
force may not be obtained, preventing
the system from performing properly:
• If the braking functions cannot operate
to their full extent, such as when the
brake parts are extremely cold,
extremely hot, or wet
• If the vehicle is not properly main-
tained (brakes or tires are excessively
worn, improper tire inflation pressure,
etc.)
• When the vehicle is being driven on a
gravel road or other slippery surface
• When the road surface has deep
wheel tracks
• When driving on a hill road
• When driving on a road that has
inclines to the left or right
■If VSC is disabled
●If VSC is disabled (P.417), the pre-
collision brake assist and pre-collision
braking functions are also disabled.
●The PCS warning light will turn on and
“VSC Turned OFF Pre-Collision Brake
System Unavailable” will be displayed
on the multi-information display.
*: If equipped
LTA (Lane Tracing
Assist)
*
While driving on a road with
clear white (yellow) lane lines,
the LTA system warns the
driver if the vehicle may devi-
ate from the current lane or
course
*, and also can slightly
operate the steering wheel to
help avoid deviation from the
lane or course
*. Also, while the
dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range (P.368)
is operating, this system will
operate the steering wheel to
maintain the vehicle’s lane
position.
The LTA system recognizes
white (yellow) lane lines or a
course
* using the front cam-
era. Additionally, it detects pre-
ceding vehicles using the front
camera and radar.
*: Boundary between asphalt and the
side of the road, such as grass,
soil, or a curb

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WARNING
■Before using LTA system
●Do not rely solely upon the LTA
system. The LTA system does not automatically drive the vehicle or reduce the amount of attention that
must be paid to the area in front of the vehicle. The driver must always assume full responsibility for driving
safely by paying careful attention to the surrounding conditions and operating the steering wheel to cor-
rect the path of the vehicle. Also, the driver must take adequate breaks when fatigued, such as from
driving for a long period of time.
●Failure to perform appropriate driv-
ing operations and pay careful attention may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
■Situations unsuitable for LTA system
In the following situations, use the LTA switch to turn the system off. Failure to do so may lead to an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Vehicle is driven on a road surface which is slippery due to rainy weather, fallen snow, freezing, etc.
●Vehicle is driven on a snow-cov-ered road.
●White (yellow) lines are difficult to see due to rain, snow, fog, dust,
etc.
●Vehicle is driven in a temporary
lane or restricted lane due to con- struction work.
●Vehicle is driven in a construction zone.
●A spare tire, tire chains, etc. are equipped.
●When the tires have been exces-sively worn, or when the tire infla-tion pressure is low.
●When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing
■Preventing LTA system malfunc-tions and operations performed
by mistake
●Do not modify the headlights or place stickers, etc. on the surface of
the lights.
●Do not modify the suspension etc. If
the suspension etc. needs to be replaced, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●Do not install or place anything on
the hood or grille. Also, do not install a grille guard (bull bars, kan-garoo bar, etc.).
●If your windshield needs repairs, contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Conditions in which functions may not operate properly
In the following situations, the func-
tions may not operate properly and the vehicle may depart from its lane. Drive safely by always paying careful
attention to your surroundings and operate the steering wheel to correct the path of the vehicle without relying
solely on the functions.

3565-5. Using the driving support systems
■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 either a warning buzzer
will sound or the steering wheel will
vibrate to alert the driver.
When the warning buzzer sounds or
WARNING
●The vehicle is driven in an area without white (yellow) lines, such as
in front of a tollgate or checkpoint, or at an intersection, etc.
●The white (yellow) lines are cracked, “Raised pavement marker” or stones are present.
●The white (yellow) lines cannot be seen or are difficult to see due to
sand, etc.
●The vehicle is driven on a road sur-
face that is wet due to rain, pud- dles, etc.
●The traffic lines are yellow (which may be more difficult to recognize than lines that are white).
●The white (yellow) lines cross over a curb, etc.
●The vehicle is driven on a bright surface, such as concrete.
●If the edge of the road is not clear or straight.
●The vehicle is driven on a surface that is bright due to reflected light,
etc.
●The vehicle is driven in an area
where the brightness changes sud- denly, such as at the entrances and exits of tunnels, etc.
●Light from the headlights of an oncoming vehicle, the sun, etc.
enters the camera.
●The vehicle is driven on a slope.
●The vehicle is driven on a road which tilts left or right, or a winding
road.
●The vehicle is driven on an
unpaved or rough road.
●The traffic lane is excessively nar-
row or wide.
●The vehicle is extremely tilted due to carrying heavy luggage or having improper tire pressure.
●The distance to the preceding vehi-cle is extremely short.
●The vehicle is moving up and down a large amount due to road condi-
tions during driving (poor roads or road seams).
●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