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The corners of the bumper are not seen on the screen.
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■Panoramic view display range
●In the panoramic view, the system processes and displays images acquired form the 4 cameras under the assumption that the vehicle is on a flat road surface. Therefore, the display may appear as follows. • Three-dimensional objects may appear to have fallen over, and be long
and thin or bigger than they actually are
• Three-dimensional objects at a point higher than the surface of the road
may appear further away than they actually are, or may not appear
• Tall objects may appear to emerge from the image processing seams
●Inconsistencies in the brightness of images from each camera may occur
depending on lighting conditions.
●The displayed image may not be aligned when the tilt or height of the vehi- cle changed due to the number of passengers, cargo weight or remaining quantity of gasoline.
●Images and guide lines may not be properly displayed when the doors are
not completely closed.
●The relative distances between the vehicle icon and road surface or an
obstacle displayed in the panoramic view may differ from the actual state.
●If an illuminated license plate is used, it may appear on the screen. ●The black area around the vehicle icon is an area that is not appear in the
camera. Check these areas directly.
●The circled areas shown in the illustra- tion may be difficult to see, as these are points where images are combined.
■Wide front view display range
●Certain areas at the front of the vehicle have a different sense of distance,
and are masked in black so that they do not appear on the screen.
●There are limits to the range displayed on the screen. Objects at either cor-
ner of the bumper or directly below the bumper are not displayed.
●The perceived distance in images displayed on the screen differs from the
actual distance.
■Images displayed on the screen
Cameras of the Multi-terrain Monitor system use special lenses. The distance of the image that appears on the screen differs from the actual distance.
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■ Multi-terrain Monitor cameras
● Camera positions
The cameras of the Multi-terrain Monitor system are installed as follows.
Side camera (left and right sides) Front camera Rear camera
● Using the cameras
If dirt or foreign matter (such as water droplets, snow, mud, etc.) is adhering to the camera, it cannot transmit a clear image. In this case, flush it with a large quantity of water and wipe the cam- era lens with a soft and wet cloth.
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NOTICE
■How to use the cameras
●Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may prevent the Multi-
terrain Monitor from operating properly. • Do not strike the camera area, or allow any objects to bump into it
If the camera or surrounding area has received a strong impact, the camera position, installation angle, etc., may deviate. If the camera is accidentally subjected to an impact, have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.
• Do not remove, disassemble or modify the camera or surrounding parts Doing so may result in the camera malfunctioning. This also may result in a loss of waterproof performance.
• If the camera lens is dirty, follow the above procedures to clean it
If the camera lens is damaged it cannot transmit a clear image. Do not allow organic solvent, car wax, oil film remover, glass coating, etc. to contact the camera cover Doing so will negatively affect the camera cover (resin). If this happens, wipe it off immediately.
• When the outside temperature is cold, do not cause any sudden
changes in temperature, such as by applying hot water
●When washing the vehicle, do not apply water with a high-pressure washer to the camera or surrounding area. Doing so may cause the cam- era to receive a strong impact, and the camera may not operate properly
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■ Differences between the panoramic view screen and the actual
road The distance guide lines, the combined panoramic view image, guide lines, etc., indicate estimated distances on a flat road sur- face. In the following situations, actual distances and vehicle course will differ from the guide lines on the screen. ● When the ground behind the vehicle slopes up sharply
The distance guide lines will appear to be closer to the vehicle than the actual distance. Therefore, obstacles on an upward slope appear further away than they actually are. In the same way, the actual course of the vehicle will differ from the course indicated by the guide lines.
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● When the ground behind the vehicle slopes down sharply
The distance guide lines are displayed further away than the actual distance. Therefore, obstacles on a downward slope appear closer than the actually are. In the same way, the actual course of the vehicle will differ from the course indicated by the guide lines.
● When the vehicle is tilted
When the vehicle is tilted due to the number of passengers or weight of the load, actual distances and vehicle course will differ.
Margin of error
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■ Differences between the panoramic view display and actual
three-dimensional objects Be aware of the following points when three-dimensional objects higher than the surface of the road (such as a vehicle bumper) are nearby. ● Panoramic view display
In the panoramic view, the system processes and displays images under the assumption that the vehicle is on a flat road surface. Therefore, the position of three-dimensional objects higher than the road surface (such as a vehicle bumper) cannot be determined. Even if it seems that a collision will not occur according to the screen, there may not actually be any extra space between the vehicle and an obstacle higher than the road surface, resulting in a collision. In these cases, confirm the safety of your surroundings directly.
WARNING
■Intuitive parking assist pop-up display
When the intuitive parking assist pop-up display is red, park the vehicle and make sure to confirm the safety of your surroundings. Failure to do so may lead to an unexpected accident.
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● Projected course lines
Projected course lines are displayed under the assumption that the vehicle is on a flat road surface. Therefore, the position of three-dimensional objects higher than the road surface (such as a vehicle bumper) cannot be determined. Even if it seems that an obstacle is outside of the projected course lines and a collision will not occur according to the screen, an obstacle may actually be in the vehicle course, resulting in a collision.
Projected course lines
Three-dimensional objects in high positions (such as walls with protrusions or the loading areas of trucks) may not be displayed on the screen. Confirm the safety of your surroundings directly.
Protrusion of a wall
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■ Differences between the rear view or wide rear view and actual
roads The guide lines on the screen are intended for flat surfaces (such as the road). Be aware of the following points when three-dimen- sional objects with protrusions (obstacles such as the cargo bed of a truck) are nearby. ● Projected course lines
Guide lines are displayed in reference to a level road surface and cannot be used to determine the location of three-dimensional objects. Confirm the safety of your surroundings directly. Even if it seems that the cargo bed of a truck is outside the projected course lines and a collision will not occur according to the screen, it may actually be in the vehicle course, resulting in a col- lision.
Projected course lines
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■ Differences between the panoramic view, rear view and wide
rear view and actual roads ● Distance guide lines
Guide lines are displayed in reference to the road surface and cannot be used to determine the distance of three-dimensional objects from the vehicle. Confirm the safety of your surroundings directly. On the screen, it appears that a truck is parking at point according to the distance guide lines. However, in reality if , you will hit the truck. On the screen, it is farthest away. However, in is farther than is same, and
you back up to point appears that reality, the distance to
is closest and and
and
● Under vehicle terrain view
The tire position indicator lines and vehicle position indicator lines may differ from actual vehicle positions depending on the number of passengers, weight of the load, road grade, road sur- face conditions, brightness of the surrounding environment, etc. Always drive the vehicle while directly confirming the safety of your surroundings.
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■Using under vehicle terrain view
●The images displayed were previously taken approximately 10 ft. (3 m)
behind the current vehicle position. Therefore, actual conditions may differ from those shown on the screen in the following situations. • An obstacle has appeared after the image was taken • Loose material like sand or snow has crumbled or shifted • An obstacle has moved • There is a puddle, tract of mud, etc., within the display range • The vehicle slips
●In the following situations, actual tire positions and vehicle position may dif- fer from those indicated by the tire position indicator lines and vehicle posi- tion indicator lines. • Tires have been replaced • Optional equipment has been installed
WARNING
■Guide lines
The displayed guide lines are composed with the image that was previously taken and way differ from the actual state. Always drive the vehicle while confirming the safety of your surroundings.
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■ If you notice any symptoms
If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the likely cause and the solution, and re-check. If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Likely cause
Solution
The image is difficult to see • The vehicle is in a dark area • The temperature around the lens
is either high or low
• The outside temperature is low • There are water droplets on the
camera
• It is raining or humid • Foreign matter
adhering to the camera
(mud etc.)
is
• Sunlight or headlights are shining
directly into the camera
• The vehicle is under fluorescent lights, mercury
lights, sodium lights, etc.
Drive while visually checking the vehicle’s surroundings. (Use the Multi-terrain Monitor again once conditions have been improved.) The image on the rear view monitor system screen can be adjusted, the “Navigation system refer Owner’s manual”, “Multimedia Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Man- ual”.
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The image is blurry Dirt or foreign matter (such as water droplets, snow, mud, etc.) is adher- ing to the camera The image is out of alignment The camera or surrounding area has received a strong impact The guide lines are very far out of alignment The camera position is out of align- ment • The vehicle is tilted (there is a heavy load on the vehicle, tire pressure is low due to a tire punc- ture, etc.)
• The vehicle is used on an incline
Flush the camera with a large quan- tity of water and wipe the camera lens with a soft and wet cloth.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.
If this happens due to these causes, it does not indicate a malfunction. Drive while visually checking the vehicle’s surroundings.
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Likely cause
Solution
The projected course lines move even though the steering wheel is straight (vehicle width extension guide lines and projected course lines are not aligned)
There is a malfunction in the signals being output by the steering sensor Guide lines are not displayed
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
The back door is open
“!” is displayed There is a malfunction in the Multi- terrain Monitor
The battery is disconnected and reconnected
Close the back door. If this does not resolve the symptom, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. Turn the steering wheel fully to right and left. If this does not resolve the symptom, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
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NOTICE
■How to use the camera
●The Multi-terrain Monitor system may not operate properly in the following
cases. • If the front or the rear of the vehicle or the outside rear view mirror has been hit, the camera’s position and mounting angle may have changed. • As the camera has a water proof construction, do not detach, disassem-
ble or modify it. This may cause incorrect operation.
• Do not strongly rub the camera lens. If the camera lens is scratched, it
cannot transmit a clear image.
• Do not allow organic solvent, car wax, window cleaner or glass coat to
adhere to the camera. If this happens, wipe it off as soon as possible.
• If the temperature changes rapidly, such as when hot water is poured
on the vehicle in cold weather, the system may not operate normally.
• When washing the vehicle, do not apply intensive bursts of water to the camera or camera area. Doing so may result in the camera malfunc- tioning.
• When the camera is used under fluorescent lights, sodium light or mer- cury light etc., the lights and the illuminated areas may appear to flicker.
• The camera can be damaged by flying rocks and other debris.
●Do not expose the camera to strong impact as this could cause a malfunc- tion. If this happens, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions; ● The BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) function
Assists the driver in making the decision when changing lanes
● The RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function
Assists the driver when backing up
These functions use same sensors.
: If equipped
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Multi-information display Turning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off. (P. 345) Outside rear view mirror indicator BSM function: When a vehicle is detected in a blind spot of the outside rear view mirrors or approaching rapidly from behind into a blind spot, the outside rear view mirror indicator on the detected side will illuminate. If the turn signal lever is operated toward the detected side, the outside rear view mirror indicator will flash. RCTA function: When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is detected, the outside rear view mirror indicators flash. “BSM” indicator/“RCTA” indicator When the BSM function/RCTA function is turned on, the indicator illumi- nates Monitor screen display (RCTA function only) If a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, the RCTA icon (P. 352) for the detected side will be displayed on the monitor screen. This illustration shows an example of a vehicle approaching from the left at the rear of the vehicle. RCTA buzzer (RCTA function only) If a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, a buzzer will sound. The buzzer also sounds for approximately 1
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Turning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off
Use the meter control switches to select tion display. Choose “BSM” using
, and then press
on the multi-informa-
Choose “BSM” or “RCTA” using
, and then press
■The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be dif- ficult to see.
■RCTA buzzer hearing
RCTA buzzer may be difficult to hear over loud noises such as high audio vol- ume.
■When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable” is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display Water, snow, mud, etc., may be built up in the vicinity of the sensor area of bumper. (P. 346) Removing the water, snow, mud, etc., from the vicinity of the sensor area bumper should return it to normal. Also, the sensor may not function normally when used in extremely hot or cold weather.
■When “Blind Spot Monitor System Malfunction” is shown on the multi-
information display There may be a sensor malfunction or voltage abnormality. Have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.
■Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor
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WARNING
■Handling the radar sensor
One Blind Spot Monitor sensor is installed inside the left and right side of the vehicle rear bumper respectively. Observe the following to ensure the Blind Spot Monitor can function correctly. ●Keep the sensor and its surrounding area
on the bumper clean at all times. If a sensor or its surrounding area on the rear bumper is dirty or covered with snow, the Blind Spot Monitor may not operate and a warning message (P. 345) will be displayed. In this situation, clear off the dirt or snow and drive the vehicle with the operation conditions of the BSM function (P. 349) satisfied for approximately 10
minutes. If the warning message does not disappear, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.●Do not subject a sensor or its surrounding area on the rear bumper to a
strong impact. If a sensor is moved even slightly off position, the system may malfunction and vehicles may not be detected correctly. In the following situations, have your vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. • A sensor or its surrounding area is subject to a strong impact. • If the surrounding area of a sensor is scratched or dented, or part of it
has become disconnected.
●Do not disassemble the sensor. ●Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor or surrounding area on
the bumper.
●Do not modify the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper. ●Do not paint the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper.
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BSM function The BSM function uses radar sensors to detect the following vehicles traveling in adjacent lanes and advises the driver of the presence of such vehicles via the indicators on the outside rear view mirrors.
Vehicles that are traveling in areas that are not visible using the out- side rear view mirrors (the blind spots) Vehicles that are approaching rapidly from behind in areas that are not visible using the outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)
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BSM function detection areas The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
The range of each detection area is:
Approximately 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) to 11.5 ft. (3.5 m) from either side of the vehicle*
*: The area between the side of the vehicle and 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the side
of the vehicle cannot be detected. Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) forward of the rear bumper Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from the rear bumper Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) to 197 ft. (60 m) from the rear bumper* *: The greater the difference in speed between your vehicle and the detected vehicle is, the farther away the vehicle will be detected, causing the out- side rear view mirror indicator to illuminate or flash.
WARNING
■Cautions regarding the use of the system
The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking care to observe your surroundings. The Blind Spot Monitor function is a supplementary function which alerts the driver that a vehicle is present in the blind spot. Do not overly rely on the Blind Spot Monitor function. The function cannot judge if it is safe to change lanes, therefore over reliance could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury. According to conditions, the system may not function correctly. Therefore the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.
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■The BSM function is operational when
The BSM function is operational when all of the following conditions are met: ●The BSM main switch is on. ●The shift lever is in a position other than R. ●The vehicle speed is greater than approximately 16 km/h (10 mph).
■The BSM function will detect a vehicle when
The BSM function will detect a vehicle present in the detection area in the fol- lowing situations: ●A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes your vehicle. ●Another vehicle enters the detection area when it changes lanes.
■Conditions under which the BSM function will not detect a vehicle
The BSM function is not designed to detect the following types of vehicles and/or objects: ●Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.* ●Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction ●Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects* ●Following vehicles that are in the same lane* ●Vehicles traveling 2 lanes away from your vehicle* *: Depending on the conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may
occur.
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■Conditions under which the BSM function may not function correctly
●The BSM function may not detect vehicles correctly in the following situa-
tions: • When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its
• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc. is covering the sensor or surround-
surrounding area
ing area on the rear bumper
• When driving on a road surface that is wet with standing water during bad
weather, such as heavy rain, snow, or fog
• When multiple vehicles are approaching with only a small gap between
each vehicle
• When the distance between your vehicle and a following vehicle is short • When there is a significant difference in speed between your vehicle and
the vehicle that enters the detection area
• When the difference in speed between your vehicle and another vehicle
is changing
speed as your vehicle
• When a vehicle enters a detection area traveling at about the same
• As your vehicle starts from a stop, a vehicle remains in the detection area • When driving up and down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, dips
• When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven
• When vehicle lanes are wide, or when driving on the edge of a lane, and
the vehicle in an adjacent lane is far away from your vehicle
• When a bicycle carrier or other accessory is installed to the rear of the
in the road, etc.
surfaces
vehicle
• When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and
the vehicle that enters the detection area
• Immediately after the BSM main switch is turned on
●Instances of the BSM function unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/or
object may increase in the following situations: • When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its
• When the distance between your vehicle and a guardrail, wall, etc. that
enters the detection area is short
• When driving up and down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, dips
surrounding area
in the road, etc.
• When vehicle lanes are narrow, or when driving on the edge of a lane, and a vehicle traveling in a lane other than the adjacent lanes enters the detection area
• When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven
• When the tires are slipping or spinning • When the distance between your vehicle and a following vehicle is short • When a bicycle carrier or other accessory is installed to the rear of the
surfaces
vehicle
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RCTA function The Rear Cross Traffic Alert functions when your vehicle is in reverse. It can detect other vehicles approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle. It uses radar sensors to alert the driver of the other vehi- cle’s existence through flashing the outside rear view mirror indicators and sounding a buzzer.
Approaching vehicles
Detection areas
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■ RCTA icon display
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, the following will be displayed on the monitor screen
Display
Content
A vehicle is approaching from the left at the rear of the vehicle
A vehicle is approaching from the right at the rear of the vehicle
Vehicles are approaching from both sides of the vehicle
The RCTA function is malfunctioning (P. 345)
WARNING
■Cautions regarding the use of the function
The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking care to observe your surroundings. The RCTA function is only a supplementary function which alerts the driver that a vehicle is approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle. As the RCTA function may not function correctly under certain conditions, the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary. Over reliance on this function may lead to an accident resulting death or serious injury.
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The RCTA function detection areas The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
To give the driver a more consistent time to react, the buzzer can alert for faster vehicles from farther away. Example:
Approaching vehicle
Speed
Fast Slow
18 mph (28 km/h) 5 mph (8 km/h)
Approximate alert distance
65 ft. (20 m) 18 ft. (5.5 m)
■The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is operational when
●The Blind Spot Monitor system turned on. ●The shift lever is in R. ●Vehicle speed is less than approximately 5 mph (8 km/h). ●Approaching vehicle speed is between approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) and
18 mph (28 km/h).
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■Conditions under which the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function will not
detect a vehicle The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is not designed to detect the following types of vehicles and/or objects: ●Vehicles approaching from directly behind ●Vehicles backing up in a parking space next to your vehicle ●Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect
due to obstructions
●Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects* ●Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.* ●Vehicles moving away from your vehicle ●Vehicles approaching from the parking spaces next to your vehicle* *: Depending on the conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may
occur.
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■Conditions under which the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may not
function correctly ●The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may not detect vehicles correctly in the
following situations: • When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its
• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc. is covering the sensor or surround-
surrounding area
ing area on the rear bumper
• When driving on a road surface that is wet with standing water during bad
weather, such as heavy rain, snow, or fog
• When multiple vehicles are approaching with only a small gap between
each vehicle
• When a vehicle is approaching at high speed • When backing up on a slope with a
sharp change in grade
• When backing out of a shallow angle
parking spot
• Immediately after the BSM main switch is turned on • Immediately after the engine is started with the BSM main switch on • When the sensors cannot detect a
vehicle due to obstructions
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●Instances of the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function unnecessarily detecting a
vehicle and/or object may increase in the following situations: • When a vehicle passes by the side of your vehicle • When the parking space faces a street and vehicles are being driven on the street
• When the distance between your vehicle and metal objects, such as a guardrail, wall, sign, or parked vehicle, which may reflect electrical waves toward the rear of the vehicle, is short
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Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following systems operate automatically in response to various driving situations. Be aware, however, that these systems are supple- mentary and should not be relied upon too heavily when operat- ing the vehicle.
◆ Multi Terrain ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface, or in off-road conditions (such as rough roads, sand and mud)
◆ Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation
◆ VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning on slippery road surfaces
◆ Active TRAC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the 4 wheels from spinning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads, or in off-road conditions
◆ Hill-start assist control
Helps to reduce the backward movement of the vehicle when starting on an incline or slippery slope
◆ KDSS (Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System)
KDSS helps to enhance ride comfort and handling response by using a hydraulic control system to control the suspension stabilizer bars in response to road surface and driving conditions during cornering or off- road driving
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◆ VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering)
Helps to adjust the wheel turning angle in accordance with the vehicle speed and steering wheel movement.
◆ Trailer Sway Control
Helps the driver to control trailer sway by selectively applying brake pres- sure for individual wheels and reducing engine torque when trailer sway is detected. Trailer Sway Control is part of the VSC system and will not operate if VSC turned off or experiences a malfunction.
When the Active TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control/hill-start assist control systems are operating The slip indicator light flashes to indicate the VSC/Trailer Sway Control/Active TRAC/hill- start assist control systems have been engaged.
that
The stop lights and high mounted stoplight turn on when the hill-start assist control system or Trailer Sway Control is operating.
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Disabling the Active TRAC If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, Active TRAC may reduce power from the engine to the wheels. You may need to turn the system off to enable you to rock the vehicle in order to free it. Quickly push and release the but- ton to turn off Active TRAC.
The TRAC OFF indicator will come on. This mode can be used when the transfer mode is H4. Push the button again to turn the system back on.
■Turning off Active TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control
Push and hold the button for more than 3 seconds while the vehicle is stopped to turn off Active TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control. The VSC OFF indicator light and TRAC OFF indicator will come on*. Push the button again to turn the system back on. *: On vehicles with pre-collision system, pre-collision brake assist and pre- collision braking will also be disabled. The PCS warning light will come on and the message will be shown on the multi-information display. (P. 233) ■When the message is displayed on the multi-information display show- ing that TRAC has been disabled even if the VSC OFF switch has not been pressed Active TRAC, hill-start assist control, Crawl Control cannot be operated. Con- tact your Toyota dealer.
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■Automatic reactivation of Active TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control
Turning the engine switch off after turning off the Active TRAC and VSC sys- tems will automatically re-enable them. ■Automatic Active TRAC reactivation
If only the Active TRAC system is turned off, the Active TRAC system will turn on when vehicle speed increases.
■Automatic Active TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control reactivation
If the Active TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control are turned off, the systems will not turn on even when vehicle speed increases.
■If the brake system overheats
The brake system may overheat. In this case, a buzzer will sound, and the TRAC OFF indicator will flash, and Active TRAC and hill-start assist control will be temporarily inoperable. In this event, stop the vehicle immediately in a safe place, and allow the brake system to cool down sufficiently until the TRAC OFF indicator go off. (There is no problem with continuing normal driv- ing.)
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the Multi Terrain ABS, brake assist, Active TRAC, VSC, Trailer Sway Control, hill-start assist control and VGRS ●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 any of these systems.
●Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates 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. • The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the Multi Terrain ABS is acti-
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the Multi Terrain ABS is
vated.
activated.
■Hill-start assist control is operational when
●The shift lever is in D or S. ●The brake pedal is not depressed.
■VGRS is disabled in the following situations
●During stopping or the steering wheel has been moved for a long time while
driving at lower speeds.
●After the engine is restarted at less than -22F (-30C). ●If you disconnect the battery with the steering wheel turned, the center posi- tion of the steering wheel could be slightly and temporary hanged. To initial- ize the VGRS, drive for a short while.
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Any of the following conditions may result in an accident which could cause death or serious injury: ■The Multi Terrain ABS does not operate effectively when
●The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).
●The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on the wet or slick
road.
■Stopping distance when the Multi Terrain ABS is operating may exceed
that of normal conditions The Multi Terrain ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping dis- tance. Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the following situations. ●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 roads
■Active TRAC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip- pery road surfaces, even if the Active TRAC is operating. Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.
■If the hill-start assist control does not operate effectively
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 in ice.
■When Active TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control are off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi- tions. As there are systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving force, do not turn off Active TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control unless neces- sary.
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WARNING
■When the VSC and Trailer Sway Control are activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the same size, brand, tread pattern and total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the specified tire pressure level. The Multi Terrain ABS, Active TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control will not function correctly if different tires are fitted on the vehicle. Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires or wheels.
■Handling of tires and suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect the driving assist systems, and may cause the system to malfunc- tion.
■Trailer Sway Control precaution
The Trailer Sway Control system is not able to reduce trailer sway in all situ- ations. Depending on many factors such as the conditions of the vehicle, trailer, road surface, and driving environment, the Trailer Sway Control sys- tem may not be effective. Refer to your trailer owner’s manual for informa- tion on how to tow your trailer properly.
■If trailer sway occurs
Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury. ●Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning the steering wheel.
●Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very gradually to
reduce speed. Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle and trailer should stabilize. (P. 189)
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■KDSS
In the following situations, there is the possibility that a system malfunction has occurred, and drive comfort and the vehicle’s ability to travel on poor road surfaces may be reduced. Take the vehicle to your Toyota dealer immediately. ●When turning a corner, the vehicle’s body seems to roll further than nor-
mal.
●If after the vehicle has been left in a slanted position for a long time, for example with the wheels of one side parked on a curb, the vehicle does not return to level when driving (the vehicle remains slanted to one side after returning the vehicle to level ground).
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Off-road precautions
This vehicle belongs to the utility vehicle class, which has higher ground clearance and narrower tread in relation to the height of its center of gravity to make it capable of performing in a wide variety of off-road applications.
Off-road vehicle features ● Specific design characteristics give it a higher center of gravity than ordinary passenger cars. This vehicle design feature causes this type of vehicle to be more likely to rollover. And, utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. ● An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better view of the
road allowing you to anticipate problems.
● It is not designed for cornering at the same speeds as ordinary pas- senger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Therefore, sharp turns at excessive speeds may cause the vehicle to rollover.
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■Off-road vehicle precautions
Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of death, seri- ous injury or damage to your vehicle: ●In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Therefore, the driver and all passengers should always fasten their seat belts.
●Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers, if at all possible.
Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury.
●Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the center of the vehi- cle gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers, otherwise it may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover due to failure to operate this vehicle correctly.
●Always slow down in gusty crosswinds. Because of its profile and higher center of gravity, your vehicle is more sensitive to side winds than an ordi- nary passenger car. Slowing down will allow you to have better control.
●Do not drive horizontally across steep slopes. Driving straight up or straight down is preferred. Your vehicle (or any similar off-road vehicle) can tip over sideways much more easily than forward or backward.
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Off-road driving When driving your vehicle off-road, please observe the following pre- cautions to ensure your driving enjoyment and to help prevent the clo- sure of areas to off-road vehicles: ● Drive your vehicle only in areas where off-road vehicles are permit-
ted to travel.
● Respect private property. Get owner’s permission before entering
private property.
● Do not enter areas that are closed. Honor gates, barriers and signs
that restrict travel.
● Stay on established roads. When conditions are wet, driving tech- niques should be changed or travel delayed to prevent damage to roads.
■Additional information for off-road driving
For owners in U.S. mainland, Hawaii and Puerto Rico: To obtain additional information pertaining to driving your vehicle off-road, consult the following organizations: ●State and Local Parks and Recreation Departments ●State Motor Vehicle Bureau ●Recreational Vehicle Clubs ●U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management
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■Off-road driving precautions
Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of death, seri- ous injury or damage to your vehicle: ●Drive carefully when off the road. Do not take unnecessary risks by driving
in dangerous places.
●Do not grip the steering wheel spokes when driving off-road. A bad bump could jerk the wheel and injure your hands. Keep both hands and espe- cially your thumbs on the outside of the rim.
●Always check your brakes for effectiveness immediately after driving in
sand, mud, water or snow.
●After driving through tall grass, mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc., check that there is no grass, bush, paper, rags, stone, sand, etc. adhering or trapped on the underbody. Clear off any such matter from the underbody. If the vehicle is used with these materials trapped or adhering to the underbody, a breakdown or fire could occur.
●When driving off-road or in rugged terrain, do not drive at excessive speeds, jump, make sharp turns, strike objects, etc. This may cause loss of control or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury. You are also risking expensive damage to your vehicle’s suspension and chassis.
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NOTICE
■To prevent the water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the engine or other components does not occur. ●Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage. ●Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ulti- mately damage.
●Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and pre- mature failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and transfer case, reducing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check the depth of the water and the bottom of the riverbed for firmness. Drive slowly and avoid deep water.
■Inspection after off-road driving
●Sand and mud that has accumulated in brake drums and around brake discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system compo- nents.
●Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driv- ing that has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
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Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man- ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations ● 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 battery. ● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the rear tires. Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match the size of the tires.
Before driving the vehicle Perform the following according to the driving conditions: ● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen. 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 accumulated on the air inlet vents in front of the windshield.
● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu- mulated on the exterior 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.
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When driving 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 con- ditions.
When parking the vehicle Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting the park- ing brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from being released. If necessary, block the wheels to prevent inadvertent sliding or creeping.
Selecting tire chains Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the snow chains. Chain size is regulated for each tire size.
Side chain (0.20 in. [5 mm] in diameter) Cross chain (0.25 in. [6.3 mm] in diameter)
Regulations on the use of tire chains Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on loca- tion and type of road. Always check local regulations before installing chains.
■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 1/4 - 1/2 mile (0.5 - 1.0 km).
●Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.
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■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
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 30 mph (50 km/h), 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.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Toyota dealers or legiti- mate tire retailers. This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera- tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
■Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly when tire chains are fitted.
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system and defogger Front automatic air conditioning system ........ 374
Rear air conditioning system............................. 385
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators... 3895-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 393
• Interior lights ................. 394
• Personal lights .............. 3955-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 396
• Glove box...................... 397
• Console box.................. 398
• Overhead console......... 399
• Cup holders .................. 400
• Bottle holders................ 402
• Card holders ................. 403
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 403
Luggage compartment features........................... 4045-4. Using the other interior
features Other interior features ....... 406
• Cool box........................ 406
• Sun visors..................... 408
• Vanity mirror ................. 408
• Clock............................. 409
• Outside temperature display........................... 409
• Power outlets................ 410
• Wireless charger........... 412
• Armrest ......................... 420
• Coat hooks.................... 420
• Assist grips ................... 421
Garage door opener.......... 422
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Front automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting.
Press
to display the air conditioning control screen.
Control panel
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Press temperature.
to increase the temperature and
to decrease the
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■ Changing the air flow mode
Press
The air flow mode switches each time the button is pressed.
Air flows to the upper body Air flows to the upper body and feet Air flows to the feet Air flows to the feet and the windshield defogger oper- ates
Control screen
Select the air flow mode* (left- hand side) Air flows to the feet and the windshield defogger operates Select the air flow mode* (right- hand side) Display screen (P. 376) Adjust the fan speed setting Display the rear air conditioning control screen (P. 378)
the option control
To adjust or select settings, touch the screen button.
*:
Air flows to the upper body
Air flows to the upper body and feet
Air flows to the feet
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Option control screen
the
Select to set cooling and dehu- midification function on/off Adjust for temperature driver, front passenger and rear seats separately (Individual mode) (P. 377) Prevent ice from building up on the windshield and wiper blades (if equipped) (P. 380) Remove pollen from the air (Micro dust and pollen filter) (P. 380)
Air conditioning controls ■ Using the automatic mode
Press
Adjust the temperature setting.
To stop the operation, press ■ Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the auto- matic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for func- tions other than that operated is maintained.
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Adjusting the temperature for driver and passenger seats sepa- rately (Individual mode) To turn on the individual mode, perform any of the following proce- dures: ● Press “4-ZONE” on the option control screen. ● Adjust the passenger’s side temperature setting. ● Change the rear air conditioning setting
The indicator comes on when the individual mode is on.
To return to the simultaneous mode, press “4-ZONE”. In the simultaneous mode, only be used to adjust the temperature for all seats.
or
on the driver’s side can
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Changing the rear seat settings
on
Press the control screen to display the rear air con- ditioning control screen.
Adjust the temperature set- ting (left-hand rear seat) Adjust the fan speed setting Adjust the temperature set- ting (right-hand rear seat) Select to set automatic mode Turn the fan off
■ Using the automatic mode
Press “REAR AUTO”. The air conditioning system will operate, and air outlets and speed will be set automatically. Press “” to increase the temperature and “” to decrease the temperature. Air outlets for the right-hand and left-hand may be set separately depending on the temperature setting. ■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “” (increase) “” or (decrease).
Operating the switch will enter the individual mode. (P. 377)
■ Adjusting the fan speed setting
Press
(increase) or
(decrease).
The fan speed is shown on the display. (7 levels) Press “REAR OFF” to turn the fan off.
■ Turning the rear air conditioning system off
Press “REAR OFF”.
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Other functions ■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press
The mode switches between (outside air mode) modes each time the button is pressed.
(recirculated air mode) and
■ Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win- dows.
Press
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to outside air mode if the recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.) To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and temperature up. To return to the previous mode, press shield is defogged.
again when the wind-
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■ Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain- drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press
Press the switch again to turn the defogger off.
■ Micro dust and pollen filter
Press
on the control screen.
Press Outside air mode switches to recirculated air mode. Pollen is removed from the air and the air flows to the upper part of the body. Usually the system will turn off automatically approximately 1 to 3 min- utes. To stop the operation, press
again. ■ Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the wind- shield and wiper blades.
Press
Press
Press
on the control screen.
again to turn the de-icer off.
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Air outlets ■ Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume changes according the selected air flow mode.
to
■ Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out-
lets Front outlets
Rear outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.
