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■Maintenance

●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to the additional load. (See “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)

●Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately

600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.

■If trailer sway occurs

One or more factors (crosswinds, passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can adversely affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing instability. ●If trailer swaying occurs:

• 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. ●After the trailer swaying has stopped:

• Stop in a safe place. Get all occupants out of the vehicle. • Check the tires of the vehicle and the trailer. • Check the load in the trailer.

Make sure the load has not shifted. Make sure the tongue weight is appropriate, if possible.

• Check the load in the vehicle.

Make sure the vehicle is not overloaded after occupants get in.

If you cannot find any problems, the speed at which trailer swaying occurred is beyond the limit of your particular vehicle-trailer combination. Drive at a lower speed to prevent instability. Remember that swaying of the towing vehicle-trailer increases as speed increases.

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WARNING

■Trailer towing precautions

To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accordance with the trailer’s characteristics and operating conditions. Failure to do so could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury. Vehicle stability and braking performance are affected by trailer stability, brake setting and performance, and the hitch. Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer.

■To avoid accident or injury

●Do not exceed the TWR, unbraked TWR, GCWR, GVWR or GAWR. ●If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lb. (907 kg), a sway control device

with sufficient capacity is required.

●Adjust the tongue weight within the appropriate range. Place heavier loads

as close to the trailer axle as possible.

●Do not exceed 65 mph (104 km/h), the posted towing speed limit or the speed limit for your trailer as set forth in your trailer owner’s manual, whichever is lowest. Slow down sufficiently before making a turn, in cross- winds, on wet or slippery surface, etc. to help avoid an accident. If you experience a vehicle-trailer instability from reducing a certain speed, slow down and make sure you keep your vehicle speed under the speed of which you experience the instability.

●Do not make jerky, abrupt or sharp turns. ●Do not apply the brakes suddenly as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing and loss of vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or slippery sur- faces.

●Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight,

gross axle weight and trailer tongue weight capacities.

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WARNING

■To avoid accident or injury

●Do not use cruise control when towing. ●Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill grades. Do not make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long downhill grades.

●Vehicle-trailer instability is more likely on steep long downhills. Before descending steep or long downhill grades, slow down and downshift. Do not make sudden downshifts when descending steep or long downhill grades. Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the brakes too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced braking efficiency.

●Vehicles with compact spare tire: Do not tow a trailer when the compact

spare tire is installed on your vehicle.

■Hitch

Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities established by the hitch manufacturer. Even though the vehicle may be physically capable of towing a higher weight, the operator must determine the maximum weight rating of the particular hitch assembly and never exceed the maximum weight rating specified for the trailer-hitch. Exceeding the maximum weight rating set by the trailer-hitch manufacturer can cause an accident resulting in death or serious personal injuries.

■When towing a trailer

Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any applicable fed- eral and state/provincial regulations. ●If the gross trailer weight exceeds unbraked TWR, trailer brakes are required. Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to all appli- cable federal and state/provincial regulations.

●Never tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehi-

cle’s braking effectiveness.

●Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball, there is danger of the trailer wandering into another lane.

NOTICE

■When installing a trailer hitch

Use only the position recommended by your Toyota dealer. Do not install the trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.

■Do not directly splice trailer lights

Do not directly splice trailer lights. Directly splicing trailer lights may damage your vehicle’s electrical system and cause a malfunction.

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Dinghy towing

Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the ground) behind a motor home.

NOTICE

■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle

Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.

■To prevent causing serious damage to the transaxle and Active Torque

Control 4WD system (AWD models) 2WD models: Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground. This may cause serious damage to the transaxle.

ITN25N009

AWD models: Never tow this vehicle with any of the wheels on the ground. This may cause serious damage to the tran- saxle and Active Torque Control 4WD system.

ITN25N010

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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smart key system)

Starting the engine

Check that the parking brake is set. Check that the shift lever is set in P. Firmly depress the brake pedal. Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the engine.

Changing the engine switch positions

“LOCK” The steering wheel is locked and the key can be removed. (The key can be removed only when the shift lever is in “P”.) “ACC” Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used. “ON” All electrical components can be used. “START” For starting the engine.

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■Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”

Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 231) Push in the key and turn it to the “LOCK” position.

■If the engine does not start

The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 75) Contact your Toyota dealer.

■When the steering lock cannot be released

When starting the engine, the engine switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK” position. To free it, turn the key while turn- ing the steering wheel slightly left and right.

■Key reminder function

A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key.

WARNING

■When starting the engine

Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances. Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

■Caution when driving

Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position while driving. If, in an emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn the engine switch only to the “ACC” position to stop the engine. An accident may result if the engine is stopped while driving. (P. 529)

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NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the engine switch in the “ACC” or “ON” position for long peri- ods of time without the engine running.

■When starting the engine

●Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may

overheat the starter and wiring system.

●Do not race a cold engine. ●If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine

checked immediately.

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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart key system)

Performing the following operations when carrying the elec- tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine switch modes.

Starting the engine

Check that the parking brake is set. Check that the shift lever is set in P. Firmly depress the brake pedal. The engine switch indicator will turn green. If the indicator does not turn green, the engine cannot be started. Press the engine switch. The engine will crank until it starts or for up to 30 seconds, whichever is less. Continue depressing the brake pedal until the engine is completely started. The engine can be started from any engine switch mode.

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Stopping the engine

Stop the vehicle. Shift the shift lever to P. Set the parking brake. (P. 236) Press the engine switch. Release the brake pedal and check that the indicator on the engine switch is off.

Changing engine switch modes Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with the brake pedal released. (The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)

Off* Emergency flashers can be used. ACCESSORY mode Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used. The engine switch indicator turns amber. IGNITION ON mode All electrical components can be used. The engine switch indicator turns amber.

*: If the shift lever is in a position other than P when turning off the engine, the engine switch will be turned to ACCESSORY mode, not to off.

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When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other than P If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P, the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the switch off:

Check that the parking brake is set. Shift the shift lever to P. Check that the indicator on the engine switch is illuminated in amber and then press the engine switch once. Check that the indicator on the engine switch is off.

■Auto power off function

If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the shift lever in P, the engine switch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long peri- ods of time when the engine is not running.

■Electronic key battery depletion

P. 107

■Conditions affecting operation

P. 119

■Note for the entry function

P. 144

■If the engine does not start

The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 75) Contact your Toyota dealer.

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■Steering lock

After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the engine switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.

■When the steering lock cannot be released

The green indicator light on the engine switch will flash and a message will be shown on the multi-information display. Press the engine switch while turning the steering wheel left and right.

■Steering lock motor overheating prevention

To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus- pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time. In this case, refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the steering lock motor will resume functioning.

■When the engine switch indicator flashes in amber

The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toy- ota dealer immediately.

■If the electronic key battery is depleted

P. 503

■Operation of the engine switch

●When operating the engine switch, one short, firm press is enough. If the switch is pressed improperly, the engine may not start or the engine switch mode may not change. It is not necessary to press and hold the switch.

●If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the engine switch off, the engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the engine.

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WARNING

■When starting the engine

Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances. Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

■Caution while driving

If the vehicle begins to slide due to engine failure or other circumstances, do not lock or open the doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

■Stopping the engine in an emergency

If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle, press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly 3 times or more in succession. (P. 529) However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emer- gency. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

●Do not leave the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode

for long periods of time without the engine running.

●If the indicator on the engine switch is illuminated, the engine switch is not

off. When exiting the vehicle, always check that the engine switch is off.

●Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in a position other than P. If the engine is stopped in another shift lever position, the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the vehi- cle is left in ACCESSORY mode, battery discharge may occur.

■When starting the engine ●Do not race a cold engine. ●If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine

checked immediately.

■Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch

If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual, such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately.

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Automatic transaxle

Shifting the shift lever

While the engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system), move the shift lever with the brake pedal depressed. When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehi- cle is completely stopped.

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Shift position purpose

Shift position

Function

Parking the vehicle/starting the engine

Reversing Neutral

Normal driving*1

S mode driving*2 (P. 232)

*1: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suitable for the driving conditions. Setting the shift lever to the D position is recom- mended for normal driving.

*2: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possi- ble gear ranges, controls engine braking forces, and prevents unneces- sary upshifting.

Changing shift ranges in S mode To enter S mode, shift the shift lever to S. Shift ranges can be selected by operating the shift lever, allowing you to drive in the shift range of your choosing. The shift range can be selected by the shift lever.

Upshifting Downshifting The selected shift range, from 1 to 6, will be displayed on the multi- information display. The initial shift range in S mode is set automatically to 5 or 4 accord- ing to vehicle speed. However, the initial shift range may be set to 3 if the AI-SHIFT has operated while the shift lever was in the D position. (P. 234)

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■ Shift ranges and their functions

● Automatically selecting gears between 1 and 6 according to vehi- cle speed and driving conditions. But, the gear is limited accord- ing to selected shift range.

● You can choose from 6 levels of engine braking force. ● A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than

a higher shift range, and the engine speed will also increase.

■S mode

●When the shift range is 5 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the

shift range to 6.

●To prevent excessive engine speed, a function was adopted that automati- cally selects a higher shift range before the engine speed becomes too high. ●To protect the automatic transaxle, a function is adopted that automatically

selects a higher shift range when the fluid temperature is high.

■Downshift restriction warning buzzer (S mode)

To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)

■When driving with the cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control

activated (if equipped) Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking, engine braking will not activate while driving in S mode and down- shifting to 5 or 4 because cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control will not be canceled. (P. 257, 261)

■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

●P. 580
●Vehicles with AUTO ACCESS SEAT: If the AUTO ACCESS SEAT has not been locked in place after being stowed, the shift lever cannot be shifted from P. For details, refer to “AUTO ACCESS SEAT OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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■If “S” does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to S

This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transaxle system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. (In this situation, the transaxle will operate in the same manner as when the shift lever is in D.)

■AI-SHIFT

AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver perfor- mance and driving conditions. AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position. (Shifting the shift lever to the S position cancels the function.)

WARNING

■When driving on slippery road surfaces Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly. Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid, resulting in an accident.

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Operating instructions

Right turn Left turn Lane change to the right (move the lever partway and release it) The right hand signals will flash 3
times. Lane change to the left (move the lever partway and release it) The left hand signals will flash 3
times.

■Turn signals can be operated when

The engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key sys- tem) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).

■If the indicator flashes faster than usual

Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.

■If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been per-

formed Operate the lever again.

■To discontinue flashing of the turn signals during a lane change

Operate the lever in the opposite direction.

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Parking brake

Operating instructions To set the parking brake, fully depress the parking brake pedal with your left foot while depress- ing the brake pedal with your right foot. (Depressing releases the parking brake.)

the pedal again

■Usage in winter time

P. 311

NOTICE

■Before driving

U.S.A. Canada

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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Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.

Operating instructions Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows: The illustration is intended as an example.  U.S.A.

 Canada

The headlights, side marker, parking lights, daytime running lights (if equipped) and so on turn on and off automatically (when the engine switch is in the “ON” position [vehicles without a smart key system] or IGNITION ON mode [vehi- cles with a smart key system]). The side marker, parking, tail, license plate, daytime run- ning lights (if equipped) and instrument panel lights turn on. The headlights and all lights listed above (except daytime running lights) turn on.

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*1

Off.

(U.S.A.) *2

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

The daytime running light system is off.

The daytime running light system is on.

*1: Vehicles without a daytime running light system *2: Vehicles with a daytime running light system Turning on the high beam headlights

With the headlights on, push the lever away from you to turn on the high beams. When the light switch is in position, the Automatic High Beam system will be activated. (P. 242) 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.

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Manual headlight leveling dial (vehicles with discharge head- lights) The level of the headlight aim can be adjusted according to the num- ber of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle.

Raises the level of the head- lights Lowers the level of the head- lights

■ Guide to dial settings

Occupancy and luggage load conditions

Dial position

Occupants

Luggage load

2WD models

AWD models

Driver

Driver and front

passenger

Driver, front passenger and all passengers in

the second seat All seats occupied All seats occupied

Driver

None

None

None

None

Full luggage loading Full luggage loading

0.5

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■Daytime running light system (if equipped)

●Bulb type: To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine 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 headlight switch. LED type: To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the daytime running lights turn on automatically whenever the engine 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 headlight 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.

■Headlight control sensor

The sensor may not function properly if an object is placed on the sensor, or anything 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.

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■Automatic light off system

 Vehicles without a smart key system ●When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec- onds after a door is opened and closed if the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. (The lights turn off immediately if on the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)

●When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and the driver’s door is opened.

To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or turn the light switch off once and then back to the  Vehicles with a smart key system ●When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec- onds after a door is opened and closed if the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. (The lights turn off immediately if on the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)

or

●When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and the driver’s door is opened.

To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the light switch off and then back to

or

■Light reminder buzzer

 Vehicles without a smart key system A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position, the key is removed and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.  Vehicles with a smart key system A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.

■Customization

Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 625)

NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

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The Automatic High Beam uses an in-vehicle camera sensor to assess the brightness of streetlights, the lights of oncoming and preceding vehicles, etc., and automatically turns high beam on or off as necessary.

Activating the Automatic High Beam system Push the lever away from you with the headlight switch in the position.

The Automatic High Beam indica- tor will come on when the head- lights are turned on automatically to is active.

the system

indicate

that

High beam automatic turning on or off conditions When all of the following conditions are fulfilled, high beam will be automatically turned on (after approximately 1 second): ● Vehicle speed is above approximately 20 mph (32 km/h). ● The area ahead of the vehicle is dark. ● There are no oncoming or preceding vehicles with headlights or tail

lights turned on.

If any of the following conditions are fulfilled, high beam will be auto- matically turned off: ● Vehicle speed drops below approximately 20 mph (32 km/h). ● The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark. ● Oncoming or preceding vehicles have headlights or tail lights

turned on.

: If equipped

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Turning the high beam on/off manually ■ Switching to low beam

Pull the lever to the original position.

■ Switching to high beam

Turn the light switch to the

position.

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■The Automatic High Beam can be operated when

The engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key sys- tem) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).

■Camera sensor detection information

●High beam may not be automatically turned off in the following situations:

• When oncoming vehicles suddenly appear from a curve. • When the vehicle is cut in front of by another.

●High beam may be turned off if an oncoming vehicle that is using fog lights

without using the headlights is detected.

●Houselights, streetlights, red traffic signals, and illuminated billboards or

signs may cause the high beam to turn off.

●The following factors may affect the amount of time taken to turn high beam

on or off: • The brightness of headlights, fog lights, and tail lights of oncoming and

preceding vehicles

• Road conditions (wetness, ice, snow etc.) • The number of passengers and amount of baggage

●High beam may be turned on or off when unexpected by the driver.

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●In the situations below, the system may not be able to correctly detect the surrounding brightness levels, and may flash or expose nearby pedestrians to the high beam. Therefore, you should consider turning the high beam on or off manually rather than relying on the Automatic High Beam system. • In bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sandstorms etc.) • The windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt etc. • The windshield is cracked or damaged. • The camera sensor is deformed or dirty. • Surrounding brightness levels are equal to those of headlights, tail lights

• Vehicles ahead have headlights that are either switched off, dirty, are

changing color, or are not aimed properly.

• When driving through an area of intermittently changing brightness and

• When frequently and repeatedly driving ascending/descending roads, or roads with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces (such as stone-paved roads, gravel tracks etc.)

• When frequently and repeatedly taking curves or driving on a winding

• There is a highly reflective object ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or

or fog lights.

darkness

road

a mirror.

• The vehicle’s headlights are damaged or dirty. • The vehicle is lifting or tilting, due to a flat tire, a trailer being towed etc. • The high beam and low beam are repeatedly being switched between in

an abnormal manner.

• The driver believes that the high beam may be causing problems or dis-

tress to other drivers or pedestrians nearby.

■When the warning message is shown on the multi-information display

P. 554

■Temporary lowering sensor sensitivity

The sensitivity of the sensor can be temporarily lowered. To lower the sensitivity, push and hold on the inside rear view mirror for 15 to 20 seconds, and release. The indicator light on the inside rear view mir- ror will flash to indicate that the sensitivity has been lowered. When the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or turned off (vehicles with a smart key system), the sensi- tivity will be returned to its normal level.

■Customization

The Automatic High Beam can be turned off. (Customizable features: P. 625)

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WARNING

■Limitations of the Automatic High Beam

Do not rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to observe your surroundings and turning high beam on or off manually if nec- essary.

NOTICE

■Camera sensor

Observe the following to ensure that the Automatic High Beam functions correctly.

●Do not touch the camera sensor. ●Do not subject the inside rear view mirror or the camera sensor to a strong

impact.

●Do not disassemble the camera sensor. ●Do not spill liquid onto the inside rear view mirror or the camera sensor. ●Do not apply window tinting or stickers to the camera sensor or the area of

windshield near the camera sensor.

●Do not place items on the dashboard. There is a possibility that the cam- era sensor will mistake items reflected in the windshield for streetlights, the headlights of other vehicles, etc.

●Do not install a parking tag or any other accessories near or around the

inside rear view mirror and the camera sensor.

●Do not overload the vehicle. ●Do not modify the vehicle. ●Do not replace windshield with a non-genuine windshield.

Contact your Toyota dealer.

■Headlight leveling

When the vehicle is loaded, headlight level should be adjusted to appropri- ate dial setting. (P. 239)

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Fog light switch

The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving con- ditions, such as in rain and fog.

The illustration is intended as an example.

Turns the fog lights on *1 or Turns the fog lights off

*2

*1: For U.S.A. *2: For Canada

■Fog lights can be used when

The headlights are on in low beam.

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Windshield wipers and washer

*2

Operating the wiper lever The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows. The illustration is intended as an example.  Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster

*1 or Intermittent windshield wiper operation *1 or *2 Low speed windshield wiper operation *1 or *2 High speed windshield wiper operation *1 or *2 Temporary operation *1 or Off *1: For U.S.A. *2: For Canada Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is selected.

*2

Increases the intermittent wind- shield wiper frequency Decreases windshield wiper frequency

intermittent

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Washer/wiper dual operation The wipers will automatically oper- ate a couple of times after the washer squirts.

 Rain-sensing windshield wipers (if equipped)

*2

wiper

timing

Rain-sensing operation (“AUTO”) When “AUTO” is selected, the wipers will operate automatically when the sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts wiper in accordance with rain vol- ume. *1 or Low speed wiper opera- tion *1 or High speed wiper oper- ation *1 or Temporary operation *1 or Off *1: For U.S.A. *2: For Canada

*2

*2

*2

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The sensor sensitivity can be adjusted when “AUTO” is selected.

Increases the sensitivity Decreases the sensitivity

Washer/wiper dual operation The wipers will automatically operate a couple of times after the washer squirts.

■The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when

The engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key sys- tem) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).

■Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)

●The raindrop sensor judges the amount

of raindrops.

●If the wiper switch is turned to “AUTO” position while the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the wiper will operate once to show that “AUTO” mode is activated.

●If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 185°F (85°C) or higher, or 14°F (-10°C) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the wipers in any mode other than “AUTO”.

■If no windshield washer fluid sprays

Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the windshield washer fluid reservoir.

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WARNING

■Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in “AUTO” mode

The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or the windshield is subject to vibration in “AUTO” mode. Take care that your fingers etc. do not become caught in the windshield wipers.

■Caution regarding the use of washer fluid

When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

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.

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Rear window wiper and washer

Operating the wiper lever Turning the end of the lever turns on the rear window wiper and washer. The illustration is intended as an example.

*2

window

*1 or Intermittent wiper operation *1 or *2 Normal window wiper operation Washer/wiper dual oper- ation Washer/wiper dual oper- ation *1 or Off *1: For U.S.A. *2: For Canada

*2

■The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when

The engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key sys- tem) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).

■If no windshield washer fluid sprays

Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the windshield washer fluid reservoir.

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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.

■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.

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Opening the fuel tank cap

Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:

Before refueling the vehicle ● Close all the doors and windows, and turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or off (vehi- cles with a smart key system).

● Confirm the type of fuel.

■Fuel type

Unleaded gasoline (Octane rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or higher)

WARNING

■When refueling the vehicle

Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.

●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it. A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause injury.

●Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their

body to come close to an open fuel tank.

●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.

Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.

●Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.

Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.

●Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically

charged. This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition hazard.

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WARNING

■When refueling

Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel tank: ●Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck. ●Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off. ●Do not top off the fuel tank.

NOTICE

■Refueling

Do not spill fuel during refueling. Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control systems to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the vehicle’s painted surface.

Opening the fuel tank cap

Pull up the opener to open the fuel filler door.

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to remove it and hang it on the back of the fuel filler door.

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Closing the fuel tank cap After refueling, turn the fuel tank cap until you hear a click. Once the cap is released, it will turn slightly in the opposite direction.

WARNING

■When replacing the fuel cap

Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in death or serious injury.

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Cruise control

Summary of functions Use cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the accelerator pedal.

Indicators Cruise control switch

Setting the vehicle speed

Press the “ON-OFF” button to activate the cruise control. Cruise control indicator will come on*1 or will be displayed on the multi-information display*2. Press the button again to deacti- vate the cruise control.

Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle to the desired speed, and push the lever down to set the speed. “SET” indicator will come on*1 or will be displayed on the multi-infor- mation display*2. The vehicle speed at the moment the lever is released becomes the set speed.

*1: Vehicles with monochrome display *2: Vehicles with color display

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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 direc- tion. Large adjustment: Hold the lever in the desired direction.

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. Canceling and resuming the constant speed control

Pulling the lever toward you cancels the constant speed control. The speed setting is also canceled when the brakes are applied. Pushing the lever up resumes the constant speed control. Resuming is available when the vehicle speed is more than approx- imately 25 mph (40 km/h).

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■Cruise control can be set when

●The shift lever is in D or the range 4, 5 or 6 of S has been selected. ●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 (40 km/h). ●VSC is activated.

■Operation guide display (vehicles with a multi-information display [with

color display]) ●When the cruise control switch is operated, a guidance display is shown on the multi-information display for a few seconds as to how to operate the cruise control switch or distance switch. (P. 98)

●When selecting

tab on the multi-information display: P. 93

■If the warning message for the cruise control is shown on the multi-

information display 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 imme- diately 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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WARNING

■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.

●When your vehicle is towing a trailer

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Dynamic radar cruise control

Summary of functions Dynamic radar cruise control supplements conventional cruise control with a vehicle-to-vehicle distance control. In vehicle-to-vehicle dis- tance control mode, the vehicle automatically accelerates or deceler- ates in order to maintain a set following distance from vehicles ahead.

Multi-information display Indicators The indicators are intended as an example. Vehicle-to-vehicle distance dis- play (P. 264) Set speed Vehicle-to-vehicle distance but- ton Cruise control switch

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Setting the vehicle speed (vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode)

Press the “ON-OFF” button to activate the cruise control. Dynamic radar cruise control indi- cator will be displayed. Press the button again to deacti- vate the cruise control.

Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle to the desired speed, and push the lever down to set the speed. “SET” indicator will be displayed. 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 direc- tion. Large adjustment: Hold the lever in the desired direction.

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. 267), 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 Pressing the button changes the vehicle-to-vehicle distance as fol- lows:

Long Medium Short The vehicle-to-vehicle distance is set automatically to long mode when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode. If a vehicle is running ahead of you, the preceding vehicle mark will be also displayed.

Preceding vehicle mark

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). Vehicle-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

Pulling the lever toward you cancels the cruise control. The speed setting is also canceled when the brakes are applied. Pushing the 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).

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.

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.

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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 automatically 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 clos- ing 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.

Approach warning When your vehicle is too close to a vehicle ahead, and sufficient auto- matic deceleration via the cruise control is not possible, the display will flash and the buzzer will sound to alert the driver. An example of this would be if another driver cuts in front of you while you are follow- ing a vehicle. Apply the brakes to ensure an appropriate vehicle-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

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Selecting conventional constant speed control mode Constant speed control mode differs from vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode. When constant speed control mode is selected, your vehicle will maintain a set speed regardless of whether or not there are other vehicles in the lane ahead.

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 one sec- ond) Constant speed control mode indicator will be displayed. When in constant speed control mode, to return to vehicle-to-vehicle dis- tance control mode, push the lever forward again and hold for approxi- mately 1 second. After the desired speed has been set, it is not possible to return to vehicle- to-vehicle distance control mode. If the engine switch is turned off and then turned to IGNITION ON mode again, the vehicle will automatically return to vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode. Adjusting the speed setting: P. 263
Canceling and resuming the speed setting: P. 265

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■Dynamic radar cruise control can be set when

●The shift lever is in the D or the range 4, 5 or 6 of S has been selected. ●Vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).

■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 vehi- cle speed may decrease below the set speed in order to maintain the dis- tance to the vehicle ahead.

■Automatic cancelation of vehicle-to-vehicle distance control

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled in the fol- lowing situations: ●Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h). ●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 “AUTO” mode or the high speed 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.

■Automatic cancelation of constant speed control

The cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in the following situ- ations. ●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). ●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 is canceled if an obstruction is detected.

Grille cover Radar sensor

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