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Pressing the switch 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
the “ON” position (vehicles without
a  smart  key  system)  or  IGNITION
ON  mode  (vehicles  with  a  smart
key system).
If a vehicle is running ahead of you, the preceding vehicle mark will also be
displayed.

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.

Changing the vehicle-to-vehicle distance (vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode)

Preceding
vehicle mark

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance settings (vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode)

Distance options

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance

Long

Approximately 160 ft. (50 m)

Medium

Approximately 130 ft. (40 m)

Short

Approximately 100 ft. (30 m)

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Pulling the lever toward you
cancels the speed control.

The speed setting is also canceled
when the brake pedal is depressed
or the clutch pedal is depressed
(vehicles with a manual transmis-
sion) for some seconds.

Pushing the lever up resumes
the cruise control and returns
vehicle speed to the set speed.

However, cruise control does not resume when the vehicle speed is
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or less.

When your vehicle is too close to
a  vehicle  ahead,  and  sufficient
automatic  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 following a vehicle.
Depress  the  brake  pedal  to
ensure  an  appropriate  vehicle-to-
vehicle distance.

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Warnings may not occur when
In the following instances, warnings may not occur even when the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance is small.
● When the speed of the preceding vehicle matches or exceeds

your vehicle speed

● When the preceding vehicle is traveling at an extremely slow

speed

● Immediately after the cruise control speed was set
● When depressing the accelerator pedal

Canceling and resuming the speed control

Approach warning (vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode)

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When constant speed control mode is selected, your vehicle will main-
tain a set speed without controlling the vehicle-to-vehicle distance.
Select this mode only when vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
does not function correctly due to a dirty radar sensor, etc.

With the cruise control off,
press and hold the “ON-OFF”
button for 1.5 seconds or more.

Immediately  after  the  “ON-OFF”
button is pressed, the radar cruise
control  indicator  will  come  on.
Afterwards, it switches to the cruise
control indicator.
Switching  to  constant  speed  con-
trol  mode  is  only  possible  when
operating  the  lever  with  the  cruise
control off.

Accelerate or decelerate, with accelerator pedal operation, to the
desired vehicle speed (at or above approximately 25 mph [40 km/h])
and push the lever down to set the speed.

Cruise control “SET” indicator will come on.
The vehicle speed at the moment the lever is released becomes the set
speed.
Adjusting the speed setting:

P. 240

Canceling and resuming the speed setting:

P. 242

Selecting constant speed control mode



Vehicles with a monochrome
display



Vehicles with a color display

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Dynamic radar cruise control can be set when



Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission

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The shift lever is in D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected.
(vehicles without paddle shift switches)

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The shift lever is in D.
(vehicles with paddle shift switches)

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Range 4 or higher of D has been selected by using the paddle shift switch.
(vehicles with paddle shift switches)

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Vehicle speed is at or above approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).

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Vehicles with a manual transmission

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The shift lever is in the position 2 or higher.

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Vehicle speed is at or above approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).

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Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
The vehicle can accelerate by operating the accelerator pedal. After acceler-
ating, 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 preceding vehicle.

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Automatic cancelation of vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically canceled in the fol-
lowing situations:

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Actual vehicle speed falls at or below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).

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VSC is activated.

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TRAC is activated for a period of time.

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When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off.

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The sensor cannot detect correctly because it is covered in some way.

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Pre-collision braking is activated.

●

The engine speed is too high, or too low. (vehicles with a manual transmis-
sion)

If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode 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 mode
Constant speed control mode is automatically canceled in the following situa-
tions:

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Actual vehicle speed is more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below
the set vehicle speed.

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Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).

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VSC is activated.

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TRAC is activated for a period of time.

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When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off.

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Pre-collision braking is activated.

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The engine speed is too high, or too low. (vehicles with a manual transmis-
sion)

If constant speed control mode is automatically canceled for any other rea-
son, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.

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Brake system operation sound
If the brakes are applied automatically while the vehicle is in vehicle-to-
vehicle distance control mode, a brake system operation sound may be
heard. This dose not indicate a malfunction.

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Warning messages and buzzers for dynamic radar cruise control
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or
to inform the driver of the need for caution while driving. If a warning message
is shown on the multi-information display, read the message and follow the
instructions. (

P. 489)

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When the sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead
In the case of the following and depending on the conditions, operate the
brake pedal when deceleration of the system is insufficient or operate the
accelerator pedal when acceleration is required.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types of vehicles, the
approach warning (

P. 242) may not be activated.

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Vehicles that cut in suddenly

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Vehicles traveling at low speeds

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Vehicles that are not moving in the same lane

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Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board, etc.)

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Motorcycles traveling in the same lane

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When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the
detecting of the sensor

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Conditions under which the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
may not function correctly
In the case of the following conditions, operate the brake pedal (or accelera-
tor pedal, depending on the situation) as necessary.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead, the system
may not operate properly.

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When the vehicle ahead of you decelerates suddenly

●

When driving on a road surrounded by a structure, such as in a tunnel or on
a bridge

●

While the vehicle speed is decreasing to the set speed after the vehicle
accelerates by depressing the accelerator pedal

●

When your vehicle is pointing upwards
(caused by a heavy load in the luggage
compartment, etc.)

●

Preceding vehicle has an extremely
high ground clearance

●

When the road curves or when the
lanes are narrow

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When steering wheel operation or your
position in the lane is unstable

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Vehicles without a smart key sys-
tem:  The  rear  view  image  is  dis-
played when the shift position is in
R and the engine switch is in the
“ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The rear view  image is displayed
when the shift position is in R and
the  engine  switch  is  in  IGNITION
ON mode.

The rear view monitor system will
be deactivated when the shift lever
is in any position other than R.

Rear view monitor system

The rear view monitor system assists the driver by displaying
guide lines and an image of the view behind the vehicle while
backing up, for example while parking.

The screen illustrations used in this text are intended as examples,
and may differ from the image that is actually displayed on the
screen.

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Screen description

Vehicle width guide lines

The line indicates a guide path when the vehicle is being backed
straight up.
The displayed width is wider than the actual vehicle width.

Vehicle center guide line

The line indicates the estimated vehicle center on the ground.

Distance guide line

The line shows points approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (red) from the edge
of the bumper.

Distance guide line

The line shows distance behind the vehicle, a point approximately 3 ft.
(1 m) (blue) from the edge of the bumper.

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Area displayed on screen
The  rear  view  monitor  system
displays  an  image  of  the  view
from  the  bumper  of  the  rear
area of the vehicle.
To adjust the image on the rear
view  monitor  system  screen.
(

P. 282)

• The area displayed on the

screen may vary according to
vehicle orientation conditions.

• Objects which are close to either

corner of the bumper or under
the bumper cannot be dis-
played.

• The camera uses a special lens.

The distance of the image that
appears on the screen differs
from the actual distance.

• Items which are located higher than the camera may not be displayed

on the monitor.

Rear view monitor system precautions

Corners of bumper

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Rear view monitor system camera
The camera for the rear view
monitor system is located
above the license plate.

● Using the camera

If dirt or foreign matter (such as water droplets, snow, mud etc.)
is adhering to the camera, it cannot transmit a clear image. In
this case, flush it with a large quantity of water and wipe the cam-
era lens clean with a soft and wet cloth.

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Differences between the screen and the actual road
The distance guide lines and the vehicle width guide lines may not
actually be parallel with the dividing lines of the parking space, even
when they appear to be so. Be sure to check visually.
The  distances  between  the  vehicle  width  guide  lines  and  the  left
and right dividing lines of the parking space may not be equal, even
when they appear to be so. Be sure to check visually.
The  distance  guide  lines  give  a  distance  guide  for  flat  road  sur-
faces. In any of the following situations, there is a margin of error
between  the  fixed  guide  lines  on  the  screen  and  the  actual  dis-
tance/course on the road.

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● When the ground behind the vehicle slopes up sharply

The  distance  guide  lines  will
appear  to  be  closer  to  the
vehicle  than  the  actual  dis-
tance.  Because  of  this,
objects will appear to be far-
ther  away  than  they  actually
are.  In  the  same  way,  there
will  be  a  margin  of  error
between  the  guidelines  and
the actual distance/course on
the road.

● When the ground behind the vehicle slopes down sharply

The  distance  guide  lines  will
appear to be farther from the
vehicle  than  the  actual  dis-
tance.  Because  of  this,
objects  will  appear  to  be
closer than they actually are.
In the same way, there will be
a  margin  of  error  between
the guidelines and the actual
distance/course on the road.

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● When any part of the vehicle sags

When any part of the vehicle
sags  due  to  the  number  of
passengers  or  the  distribu-
tion  of  the  load,  there  is  a
margin  of  error  between  the
fixed  guide  lines  on  the
screen  and  the  actual  dis-
tance/course on the road.

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When approaching three-dimensional objects
The distance guide lines are displayed according to flat surfaced
objects (such as the road). It is not possible to determine the posi-
tion of three-dimensional objects (such as vehicles) using the vehi-
cle width guide lines and distance guide lines. When approaching a
three-dimensional object that extends outward (such as the flatbed
of a truck), be careful of the following.
● Distance guide lines

Visually  check  the  surround-
ings and the area behind the
vehicle.  On  the  screen,  it
appears  that  a  truck  is
parked at point

. However,

in reality if you back up to
point

, you will hit the

truck. On the screen, it
appears that

is closest

and

is farthest away.

However, in reality, the dis-
tance to

and

is the

same, and

is farther than

and

A margin of error

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Vehicle width guide lines
Visually check the surroundings and the area behind the vehicle. In
the case shown below, the truck appears to be outside of the vehi-
cle width guide lines and the vehicle does not look as if it hits the
truck. However, the rear body of the truck may actually cross over
the vehicle width guide lines. In reality if you back up as guided by
the vehicle width guide lines, the vehicle may hit the truck.

Vehicle width guide lines

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If you notice any symptoms
If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the likely cause
and the solution, and re-check.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

Things you should know

Likely cause

Solution



The image is difficult to see

• The vehicle is in a dark area
• The temperature around the lens

is either high or low

• The outside temperature is low
• There are water droplets on the

camera

• It is raining or humid
• Foreign matter (mud etc.) is

adhering to the camera

• Sunlight or headlights are shining

directly into the camera

• The vehicle is under fluorescent

lights, sodium lights, mercury
lights etc.

If this happens due to these causes,
it does not indicate a malfunction.
Back up while visually checking the
vehicle’s surroundings. (Use the
monitor again once conditions have
been improved.)
To adjust the image on the rear view
monitor system screen. (

P. 282)



The image is blurry

Dirt or foreign matter (such as water
droplets, snow, mud etc.) is adher-
ing to the camera.

Flush the camera with a large quan-
tity of water and wipe the camera
lens clean with a soft and wet cloth.



The image is out of alignment

The camera or surrounding area has
received a strong impact.

Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.



The fixed guide lines are very far out of alignment

• The vehicle is tilted (there is a

heavy load on the vehicle, tire
pressure is low due to a tire punc-
ture, etc.)

• The vehicle is used on an incline.

If this happens due to these causes,
it does not indicate a malfunction.
Back up while visually checking the
vehicle's surroundings.

The camera position is out of align-
ment.

Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.

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WARNING

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When using the rear view monitor system
The rear view monitor system is a supplemental device intended to assist
the driver when backing up. When backing up, be sure to visually check all
around the vehicle both directly and using the mirrors before proceeding. If
you do not, you may hit another vehicle, and could possibly cause an acci-
dent.
Pay attention to the following precautions when using the rear view monitor
system.

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Never depend on the rear view monitor system entirely when backing up.
The image and the position of the guide lines displayed on the screen may
differ from the actual state.
Use caution, just as you would when backing up any vehicle.

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Be sure to back up slowly, depressing the brake pedal to control vehicle
speed.

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The instructions given are only guidelines.
When and how much to turn the steering wheel will vary according to traf-
fic conditions, road surface conditions, vehicle condition, etc. when park-
ing. It is necessary to be fully aware of this before using the rear view
monitor system.

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When parking, be sure to check that the parking space will accommodate
your vehicle before maneuvering into it.

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Do not use the rear view monitor system in the following cases:
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow
• When using tire chains or the compact spare tire
• When the trunk lid is not closed completely
• On roads that are not flat or straight, such as curves or slopes.

●

In low temperatures, the screen may darken or the image may become
faint. The image could distort when the vehicle is moving, or you may
become unable to see the image on the screen. Be sure to visually check
all around the vehicle both directly and using the mirrors before proceed-
ing.

●

If the tire sizes are changed, the position of the fixed guide lines displayed
on the screen may change.

●

The camera uses a special lens. The distances between objects and
pedestrians that appear in the image displayed on the screen will differ
from the actual distances. (

P. 250)

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How to use the camera

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The rear view monitor system may not operate properly in the following
cases.
• If the back of the vehicle is hit, the position and mounting angle of the

camera may change.

• As the camera has a water proof construction, do not detach, disassem-

ble or modify it. This may cause incorrect operation.

• When cleaning the camera lens, flush the camera with a large quantity

of water and wipe it with a soft and wet cloth. Strongly rubbing the cam-
era lens may cause the camera lens to be scratched and unable to
transmit a clear image.

• Do not allow organic solvent, car wax, window cleaner or glass coating

to adhere to the camera. If this happens, wipe it off as soon as possible.

• If the temperature changes rapidly, such as when hot water is poured

on the vehicle in cold weather, the system may not operate normally.

• When washing the vehicle, do not apply intensive bursts of water to the

camera or camera area. Doing so may result in the camera malfunc-
tioning.

●

Do not expose the camera to strong impact as this could cause a malfunc-
tion. If this happens, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.

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