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■Usage in winter time
See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time. (→P. 273)
NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake. Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear.
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To sound the horn, press on or close to the
mark.
■After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked. The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked. (→P. 107)
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2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters
The units used on the trip information display etc. may differ depending on the target region. The following gauges and meters and display illuminate when the “POWER” switch is in ON mode:
Hybrid System Indicator Hybrid System Indicator represents the hybrid system power output and regenerative charging. Speedometer Displays the vehicle speed. Shift position indicators Displays the shift position. Fuel gauge Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank. Hybrid battery (traction battery) status The amount of charge remaining in the hybrid battery (traction battery) is shown by 8 bars.
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Trip information display Displays fuel consumption, driving range, etc. Odometer and trip meter display Odometer: Displays the total distance that the vehicle has been
driven.
Trip meter: Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different dis- tances independently.
Clock →P. 316
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MPH or km/h button
The speed units can be selected MPH or km/h.
Press the button to switch the display between MPH and km/h.
Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted by turn- ing the dial.
Brighter Darker When is turned to ON, the brightness will be reduced slightly unless the control dial is turned fully up.
the headlight switch
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Changing the display
Switches between odometer and trip meter displays. When the trip meter is displayed, pressing and holding the “TRIP” button will reset the trip meter.
Switching the trip information display
Items displayed can be switched by pressing the “DISP” button.
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Trip information display
■ Current fuel consumption
Displays the instant fuel consumption.
■ Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is displayed on both the odometer and the trip meter. • While the odometer is being displayed, or when the odometer/trip meter are not being displayed, the average fuel consumption from the last reset will be displayed.
• While the trip meter is being displayed, the average fuel consumption will be displayed in accordance with the trip meter distance from the last reset.
• The function can be reset by pressing the “DISP” button for longer than 1 second when the average fuel consumption is displayed.
• Use the displayed average fuel consumption
as a reference.
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■ Cruising range
■ “SET” screen
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quantity of fuel remain- ing. • This distance is computed based on your
average fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to
the tank, the display may not be updated. When refueling, turn the “POWER” switch off. If the vehicle is refueled without turning the “POWER” switch off, the display may not be updated.
The items displayed on Hybrid System Indica- tor can be setup. (→P. 205)
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Hybrid System Indicator
Hybrid System Indicator displays the hybrid system operating condi- tion and provides Eco-friendly driving assistance in accordance with the driving conditions and the acceleration. ■ Names and meaning of each icons
Eco Driving Indicator Light Turns on when the vehicle is driven in Eco-friendly. Hybrid System Indicator Refer to “Reading Hybrid System Indicator” below. EV indicator The EV indicator comes on when driving the vehicle using only the electric motor (traction motor).
■ Reading Hybrid System Indicator
As shown below, the driving conditions of the vehicle can be con- firmed by checking the status of the indicator.
Charge area Eco area Hybrid Eco area Power area
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As shown below, the driving conditions of the vehicle can be con- firmed by checking the status of the indicator.
Hybrid System Indicator status
Display*1
Charge area: Shows regenerative charging.*2 (→P. 31)
Eco area: Shows that the vehicle is driven in Eco-friendly.
Hybrid Eco area: Shows that gasoline engine power is not being used very often.*3
Power area: Shows that the driving power is more than the upper limit of Eco driving (during full power driv- ing etc.). *1: The images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual condi-
tions.
*2: The displayed status is intended as a guide, and may differ from the
actual status.
*3: The gasoline engine will automatically stop and restart under various
conditions.
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Changing Hybrid System Indicator settings
The items displayed on Hybrid System Indicator can be changed by operating the “DISP” button. Stop the vehicle in a place in which the operation can be safely carried out, apply the parking brake, and shift the shift position to P.
STEP 1
STEP 2
After pressing the “DISP” button to display the “SET” screen on the trip information display, press and hold the “DISP” button for 1
second or more.The “SET” display and Hybrid System Indicator will flash.
Press the “DISP” button while the display is flashing to select the items to be displayed. The display items will flash.
Display all Display Hybrid System Indica- tor and EV indicator Display Hybrid System Indica- tor only Display none Display Eco Driving Indicator Light only
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STEP 3
Press and hold the “DISP” button for 1 second or more to complete the setup. If setup is not completed by pressing and holding the “DISP” button for 1 second or more, or if nothing is operated within approximately 10 seconds, the screen will return and the settings will be lost.
■Eco Driving Indicator Light
Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn on when driving power is lower than the upper limit of Eco driving. It will turn off when the acceleration exceeds the Eco driving accelerator upper limit or when the vehicle is stopped. Eco Driving Indicator Light will not operate in the following conditions: ●The shift position is anything other than D. ●The driving mode is set to power mode or EV drive mode. (→P. 182, 187) ●The vehicle speed is approximately 80 mph (130 km/h) or higher. Eco Driving Indicator Light can be set to activated or deactivated. (→P. 205)
■Remaining hybrid battery (traction battery) charge display
The charge amount of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is automatically controlled by the hybrid system. For this reason, even if electricity is recov- ered via the regenerative braking, or electricity is generated via the gasoline engine, the displayed hybrid battery (traction battery) charge amount may not reach the highest level (level 8). However, this does not indicate a mal- function.
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■Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisely controlled in order to help improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc. There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even when vehicle operation and driving conditions are the same.
■Brightness of the instrument panel light
If the headlight switch is turned to ON while the surrounding area is dark, the instrument panel lights will dim.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting 12-volt battery terminals
The average fuel consumption and cruising range will be reset.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
The engine may be overheating if the high coolant temperature warning light comes on or flashes. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (→P. 489)
■The trip information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
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2-2. Instrument cluster Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems. Instrument cluster
Some indicators and the units used on the trip information display etc. may differ depending on the target region. Center panel
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■ Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various systems.
*1
Eco Driving Indicator Light (→P. 203)
“ECO MODE” indicator (→P. 187)
Power mode indicator (→P. 187)
Cruise control indicator (→P. 231, 235)
Radar cruise control indicator (→P. 235)
(if equipped) (green)
(if equipped) (green)
“SET” indicator (→P. 231, 235)
Slip indicator (→P. 253, 256)
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(Canada)
Turn signal indicator (→P. 194)
Headlight indicator (→P. 213)
Tail light indicator (→P. 213)
Headlight high beam indicator (→P. 218)
Front fog light indicator (→P. 221)
Security indicator (→P. 119)
“READY” indicator (→P. 175)
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EV indicator (→P. 203)
EV drive mode indica- tor (→P. 182)
Shift position indicators (→P. 185)
*1, 3
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning (→P. 259)
SRS airbag on-off indicator (→P. 138)
*1: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to the ON mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating. *3: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes
faster than usual to indicate that the system is operating.
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■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s systems. (→P. 446)
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
(Canada)
(U.S.A.) *1
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
(U.S.A.) *1
(Canada) (red) *1
(yellow) *1
(if equipped) (if equipped) *1, 2
*1
*1
*1
*1
(if equipped)
(if equipped)
(yellow)
(if equipped)
(yellow)
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) *1
(U.S.A.)
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
*1: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
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CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS airbag warning light not come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately if this occurs.
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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically. Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows: U.S.A. (type A)
The daytime running lights turn on. The side marker, parking, tail, license plate, daytime run- ning lights and instru- ment panel lights turn on. The headlights and all the lights listed above (except day- time running lights) turn on. The headlights, park- ing lights, daytime running lights and so on turn on and off automatically (when the “POWER” switch is in ON mode).
(if equipped)
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U.S.A. (type B)
(if equipped)
The headlights, park- ing lights, daytime running lights and so on turn on and off automatically (when the “POWER” switch is in ON mode). The side marker, parking, tail, license plate, daytime run- ning lights and instru- ment panel lights turn on. The headlights and all the lights listed above (except day- time running lights) turn on. The daytime running lights turn off.
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U.S.A. (type C)
The daytime running lights turn on. The side marker, parking, tail, license plate, daytime run- ning lights and instru- ment panel lights turn on. The headlights and all the lights listed above (except day- time running lights) turn on. The headlights, park- ing lights, daytime running lights and so on turn on and off automatically (when the “POWER” switch is in ON mode).
(if equipped)
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U.S.A. (type D)
(if equipped)
The headlights, park- ing lights, daytime running lights and so on turn on and off automatically (when the “POWER” switch is in ON mode). The side marker, parking, tail, license plate, daytime run- ning lights and instru- ment panel lights turn on. The headlights and all the lights listed above (except day- time running lights) turn on. The daytime running lights turn off.
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Canada
The daytime running lights turn on. The side marker, parking, tail, license plate, daytime run- ning lights and instru- ment panel lights turn on. The headlights and all the lights listed above (except day- time running lights) turn on. The headlights, park- ing lights, daytime running lights and so on turn on and off automatically (when the “POWER” switch is in ON mode).
(if equipped)
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Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push the lever away from you to turn on the high beams. Pull the lever toward you to the center position to turn the high beams off. Pull the lever toward you and release it to flash the high beams once. You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.
■Daytime running light system
●To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the daytime running lights turn on automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the hybrid system is started and the parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night. For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch.
●Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve fuel economy.
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■Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
The sensor may not function properly if an object is placed on the sensor, or any- thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to the windshield. Doing so the sensor detecting the level of ambient light and may cause the automatic headlight sys- tem to malfunction. Air conditioning operation may also be interrupted.
interferes with
■Automatic light off system
●When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30
seconds after a door is opened and closed if the “POWER” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. (The lights turn off immedi- ately ifon the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)
●When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the “POWER” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the “POWER” switch to ON mode, or turn the light switch off once and then back to
or
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■Automatic headlight leveling system (if equipped)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not interfere with other road users.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 527)
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.
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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers Fog light switch∗
The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving condi- tions, such as in rain and fog. Type A
Turns the fog lights off Turns the fog lights on
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Type B
Turns the fog lights off Turns the fog lights on
■Fog lights can be used when
The headlights are on in low beam.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.
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When intermittent windshield wiper operation is selected, wiper intervals can be also adjusted. The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows. Type A
wind- Intermittent shield wiper opera- tion Low speed wind- shield wiper opera- tion High speed wind- shield wiper opera- tion Temporary operation
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the
Increases intermittent windshield wiper frequency Decreases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency
Washer/wiper dual opera- tion The wipers will automatically operate a couple of times after the washer squirts. If the headlights are on, the headlight cleaner will operate once.
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Type B
Intermittent wind- shield wiper opera- tion Low speed wind- shield wiper opera- tion High speed wind- shield wiper opera- tion Temporary operation
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the
Increases intermittent windshield wiper frequency Decreases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency
Washer/wiper dual opera- tion The wipers will automatically operate a couple of times after the washer squirts. If the headlights are on, the headlight cleaner will operate once.
■The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the washer fluid tank.
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NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over- heat.
■When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Toyota dealer. Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the wipers on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.
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Turning the end of the lever turns on the rear window wiper and washer as follows: Type A
Intermittent window wiper operation Normal window wiper operation Washer/wiper operation Washer/wiper operation
dual
dual
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Type B
Intermittent window wiper operation Normal window wiper operation Washer/wiper operation Washer/wiper operation
dual
dual
■The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■If no washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzle is not blocked if there is washer fluid in the washer fluid reservoir.
NOTICE
■When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wiper, as it may damage the rear window.
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over- heat.
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Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
Press the switch to clean the headlights.
■The headlight cleaners can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode and the headlight switch is turned on.
■Windshield washer linked operation
Only for the first time when the windshield washer is operated with the “POWER” switch in ON mode and the headlights on, the headlight cleaners will operate once. (→P. 223)
NOTICE
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not press the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.
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Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the accelerator pedal.
Indicators Cruise control switch
■ Setting the vehicle speed
STEP 1
Press the “ON-OFF” button to activate the cruise control.
indicator will
Cruise control come on. Press deactivate the cruise control.
the button again
to
STEP 2
Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle to the desired speed, and push the lever down to set the speed.
“SET” indicator will come on. The vehicle speed at the moment the lever is released becomes the set speed.
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■ Adjusting the set speed
To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set speed is obtained.
Increases the speed Decreases the speed Fine adjustment: Momentarily move the lever in the desired direction. Large adjustment: Hold lever in the desired direction.
the
The set speed will be increased or decreased as follows: Fine adjustment: By approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time the lever is operated. Large adjustment: The set speed can be decreased continually until the lever is released.
increased or
■ Canceling and resuming the constant speed control
Pulling the lever toward you cancels the constant speed control. The speed setting is also can- celed when the brakes are applied. Pushing resumes speed control. Resuming is available when the vehicle speed is more than approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
lever up constant
the the
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■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift position is in D. ●Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
●The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set
speed resumes.
●Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the lever down to set the new speed.
■Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following situations. ●Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h)
below the preset vehicle speed. At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
●Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40km/h). ●Enhanced VSC is activated.
■If the cruise control indicator light comes on in yellow
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press the button again to reactivate the system. If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels immediately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
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CAUTION
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations. Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury. ●In heavy traffic ●On roads with sharp bends ●On winding roads ●On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow ●On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
●During emergency towing
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Dynamic radar cruise control supplements conventional cruise con- trol with a vehicle-to-vehicle distance control. In vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehicle automatically accelerates or decelerates in order to maintain a set following distance from vehi- cles ahead.
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button Indicators Set speed Display Cruise control switch
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■ Setting the vehicle speed (vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode)
STEP 1
STEP 2
Press the “ON-OFF” button to activate the cruise control.
Radar cruise control indicator will come on. Press the button again deactivate the cruise control.
to
Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle to the desired speed, and push the lever down to set the speed.
“SET” indicator will come on. The vehicle speed at the moment the lever is released becomes the set speed.
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■ Adjusting the set speed
To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set speed is displayed.
Increases the speed Decreases the speed Fine adjustment: Momentarily move the lever in the desired direction. Large adjustment: Hold lever in the desired direction.
the
In the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the set speed will be increased or decreased as follows: • When the set speed is shown in “MPH”
Fine adjustment: By approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time the lever is operated Large adjustment: By approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) for each 0.75
seconds the lever is held• When the set speed is shown in “km/h”
Fine adjustment: By approximately 0.6 mph (1 km/h) each time the lever is operated Large adjustment: By approximately 3.1 mph (5 km/h) for each 0.75 seconds the lever is held
In the constant speed control mode (→P. 242), the set speed will be increased or decreased as follows: Fine adjustment: By approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time the lever is operated Large adjustment: The set speed can be increased or decreased con- tinually until the lever is released.
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■ Changing the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Preceding vehicle mark
Pressing the button changes the vehicle-to-vehicle dis- tance as follows:
Long Medium Short The vehicle-to-vehicle distance is set automatically to long mode when “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode. If a vehicle is running ahead of you, the preceding vehicle mark will also be displayed.
the
■ Vehicle-to-vehicle distance settings
Select a distance from the table below. Note that the distances shown correspond to a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Vehi- cle-to-vehicle distance increases/decreases in accordance with vehicle speed.
Distance options
Long Medium Short
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance Approximately 160 ft. (50 m) Approximately 130 ft. (40 m) Approximately 100 ft. (30 m)
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■ Canceling and resuming the speed control
the
Pulling the lever toward you cancels the cruise control. The speed setting is also can- celed when the brakes are applied. Pushing lever up resumes the cruise control and returns vehicle speed to the set speed. Resuming is available when the vehicle speed is more than approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
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Driving in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
This mode employs a radar sensor to detect the presence of vehicles up to approximately 400 ft. (120 m) ahead, determines the current vehicle-to-vehicle following distance, and operates to maintain a suit- able following distance from the vehicle ahead.
Note that vehicle-to-vehicle distance will close in when traveling on long downhill slopes.
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Example of constant speed cruising When there are no vehicles ahead The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver. The desired vehicle-to- vehicle distance can also be set by operating the vehicle-to-vehicle dis- tance control. Example of deceleration cruising When the vehicle ahead is driving slower than the set speed When a vehicle is detected running ahead of you, the system automati- cally decelerates your vehicle. When a greater reduction in vehicle speed is necessary, the system applies the brakes. A warning tone warns you when the system cannot decelerate sufficiently to prevent your vehicle from closing in on the vehicle ahead. Example of follow-up cruising When following a vehicle driving slower than the set speed The system continues follow-up cruising while adjusting for changes in the speed of the vehicle ahead in order to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle dis- tance set by the driver. Example of acceleration When there are no longer any vehicles ahead driving slower than the set speed The system accelerates until the set speed is reached. The system then returns to constant speed cruising.
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Approach warning
When your vehicle is too close to a vehicle ahead, and sufficient automatic deceleration via the cruise control is not possible, the dis- play will flash and the buzzer will sound to alert the driver. An exam- ple of this would be if another driver cuts in front of you while you are following a vehicle. Apply the brakes to ensure an appropriate vehi- cle-to-vehicle distance. ■ Warnings may not occur when
In the following instances, there is a possibility that the warnings will not occur: ● When the speed of the vehicle ahead matches or exceeds your
vehicle speed
● When the vehicle ahead is traveling at an extremely slow speed ● Immediately after the cruise control speed was set ● At the instant the accelerator is applied
Selecting conventional constant speed control mode
Constant speed control mode differs from vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode. When constant speed mode is selected, your vehicle will maintain a set speed regardless of whether or not there are other vehicles in the lane ahead.
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Press the “ON-OFF” button to activate the cruise control. Press the button again to deacti- vate the cruise control. Switch to constant speed con- trol mode. (Push the lever forward and hold for approximately 1 sec- ond.) Cruise control indicator will come on. When in constant speed control mode, to return to vehicle-to-vehi- cle distance control mode, push the lever forward again and hold for approximately 1 second. After the desired speed has been set, it is not possible to return to vehicle-to-vehicle distance con- trol mode. If the “POWER” switch is turned off and then turned to ON mode again, the vehicle will automati- cally return to vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode. Adjusting the speed setting: →P. 237
Canceling and speed setting: →P. 239resuming
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■Dynamic radar cruise control can be set when
●The shift position is in D. ●Vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).
■Set speed
Depending on vehicle conditions and the driving environment, it may not be possible to maintain the set speed.
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
The vehicle can accelerate normally. After acceleration, the set speed resumes. However, during vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehicle speed may decrease below the set speed in order to maintain the distance to the vehicle ahead.
■Automatic cancelation of vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled in the following situations: ●Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h). ●Enhanced VSC is activated. ●The sensor cannot operate correctly because it is covered in some way. ●The windshield wipers are operating at high speed (when the wiper
switch is set to the high speed windshield wiper operation position).
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled for any other reason, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.
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■Automatic cancelation of constant speed control
The cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in the following sit- uations: ●Actual vehicle speed is more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h)
below the set vehicle speed. At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
●Vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h). ●Enhanced VSC is activated.
■Radar sensor and grille cover
Always keep the sensor and grille cover clean to ensure that the vehicle-to- vehicle distance control operates properly. (Some obstructions, such as snow, ice and plastic objects, cannot be detected by the obstruction sensor.) Dynamic radar cruise control (vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode) will be canceled if dirt is detected. (Constant speed control mode can be used).
Grille cover Radar sensor
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■Warning lights, warning code and buzzers for dynamic radar cruise
control Warning lights, warning code and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or to inform the driver of the need for caution while driving. The warning codes displayed on the meter indicate the following situations.
Warning code/ warning light
Details
Correction procedure
Indicates that the radar cruise control sensor is dirty or covered with ice.
Indicates that the radar cruise control system is unable to judge vehi- cle-to-vehicle distance.
Indicates a malfunction in the radar cruise con- trol system.
Clean the sensor.
If the windshield wip- ers are on, turn them off or set them to either the intermittent or the slow mode.
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deacti- vate the system, and then press the button again to reactivate the system.
(yellow)
(yellow)
(yellow)
Fix each problem in accordance with the correction procedure, and check that the system is operating normally. If the warning code persists even after fixing, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
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■Certification
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. FCC ID: HYQDNMWR005
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Radiofrequency radiation exposure Information: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator (antenna) and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. For vehicles sold in Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ- ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.247
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CAUTION
■Before using dynamic radar cruise control
Do not overly rely on vehicle-to-vehicle distance control. Be aware of the set speed. If automatic deceleration/acceleration is not appropriate, adjust the vehicle speed, as well as the distance between your vehicle and vehicles ahead by applying the brakes etc.
■Cautions regarding the driving assist systems
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury. ●Assisting the driver to measure following distance
The dynamic radar cruise control is only intended to help the driver in determining the following distance between the driver’s own vehicle and a designated vehicle traveling ahead. It is not a mechanism that allows care- less or inattentive driving, and it is not a system that can assist the driver in low-visibility conditions. It is still necessary for driver to pay close attention to the vehicle’s surroundings.
●Assisting the driver to judge proper following distance
The dynamic radar cruise control determines whether the following dis- tance between the driver’s own vehicle and a designated vehicle traveling ahead is appropriate or not. It is not capable of making any other type of judgement. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary for the driver to remain vigilant and to determine whether or not there is a possibility of danger in any given situation.
●Assisting the driver to operate the vehicle
The dynamic radar cruise control has no capability to prevent or avoid a collision with a vehicle traveling ahead. Therefore, if there is ever any dan- ger, the driver must take immediate and direct control of the vehicle and act appropriately in order to ensure the safety of all involved.
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CAUTION
■To avoid inadvertent cruise control activation
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■Situations unsuitable for dynamic radar cruise control
Do not use dynamic radar cruise control in any of the following situations. Doing so may result in inappropriate speed control and could cause an acci- dent resulting in death or serious injury. ●In heavy traffic ●On roads with sharp bends ●On winding roads ●On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice and snow ●On steep downhills, or where there are sudden changes between sharp up
and down gradients Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
●At entrances to expressways ●When weather conditions are bad enough that they may prevent the sen-
sors from functioning correctly (fog, snow, sandstorm, heavy rain, etc.)
●When an approach warning buzzer is heard often ●During emergency towing
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CAUTION
■When the sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead
Apply the brakes as necessary when any of the following types of vehicles are in front of you. As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types of vehicles, the approach warning (→P. 242) will not be activated, and a fatal or serious accident may result. ●Vehicles that cut in suddenly ●Vehicles traveling at low speeds ●Vehicles that are not moving ●Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board etc.) ●Motorcycles traveling in the same lane
■Conditions under which the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control may
not function correctly Apply the brakes as necessary in the following conditions as the radar sen- sor may not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead, and a fatal or serious accident may result: ●When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the
functioning of the sensor
●When your vehicle is pointing upwards (caused by a heavy load in the lug-
gage compartment etc.)
●When the road curves or when the lanes are narrow ●When steering wheel operation or your position in the lane is unstable ●When the vehicle ahead of you decelerates suddenly
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CAUTION
■Handling the radar sensor
Observe the following to ensure the cruise control system can function effec- tively. Otherwise, the system may not function correctly and could result in an acci- dent. ●Keep the sensor and grille cover clean at all times.
Clean the sensor and grille cover with a soft cloth so you do not mark or damage them.
●Do not subject the sensor or surrounding area to a strong impact.
If the sensor moves even slightly off position, the system may become inaccurate or malfunction. If the sensor or surrounding area is subject to a strong impact, always have the area inspected and adjusted by your Toy- ota dealer.
●Do not disassemble the sensor. ●Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor, grille cover or sur-
rounding area.
●Do not modify or paint the sensor and grille cover. ●Do not replace them with non-genuine parts.
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To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following sys- tems operate automatically in response to various driving situations. Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and should not be relied upon too heavily when operating the vehicle. ■ 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
■ 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
■ TRAC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from spin- ning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
■ EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to turn the steering wheel
■ Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control)
Provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS. Helps to maintain directional stability when swerving on slippery road surfaces by controlling steering performance.
■ Hill-start assist control
→P. 256
■ PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if equipped)
→P. 258
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When the TRAC/VSC systems are operating
The slip indicator light will flash while the TRAC/VSC systems are operating.
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC and
TRAC ●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the hybrid system is started, just after the vehicle begins to move, if the brake pedal is depressed forcefully or repeatedly, or 1-2 minutes after the hybrid sys- tem is stopped. 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 ABS is activated. • The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.
■EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.
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■Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the hybrid system off. The EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
→P. 455
CAUTION
■The 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 wet or slick road. ■Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-
mal conditions The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the fol- lowing situations:
