Toyota Camry (2021 year). Manual in english - part 5

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• While steering into the direction of oncoming traffic

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Situations in which the system may not operate properly

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In some situations such as the following, an object may not be detected by
the  radar  sensor  and  front  camera,  preventing  the  system  from  operating
properly:
• When a detectable object is approaching your vehicle
• When your vehicle or a detectable object is wobbling
• If a detectable object makes an abrupt maneuver (such as sudden swerv-

ing, acceleration or deceleration)

• When your vehicle approaches a detectable object rapidly

• When a detectable object is near a wall, fence, guardrail, manhole cover,

vehicle, steel plate on the road, etc.

• When a detectable object is under a structure
• When part of a detectable object is hidden by an object, such as  large

baggage, an umbrella, or guardrail

• When  there  are  many  things  which  can  reflect  the  radio  waves  of  the

radar in the vicinity (tunnels, truss bridges, gravel roads, snow covered
road that have tracks, etc.)

• When there is an effect on the radio waves to the radar that is installed on

another vehicle

• When multiple detectable objects are close together
• If the sun or other light is shining directly on a detectable object
• When a detectable object is a shade of white and looks extremely bright
• When a detectable object appears to be nearly the same color or bright-

ness as its surroundings

• If a detectable object cuts or suddenly emerges in front of your vehicle
• When the front of your vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, etc.
• When  a  very  bright  light  ahead,  such  as  the  sun  or  the  headlights  of

oncoming traffic, shines directly into the front camera

• When approaching the side or front of a vehicle ahead
• If a vehicle ahead is a motorcycle

• While  making  a  right/left  turn,  when

an oncoming vehicle turns right/left in
front of your vehicle

• When  a  detectable  object  is  not

directly in front of your vehicle

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• If a vehicle ahead is narrow, such as a personal mobility vehicle
• If a preceding vehicle has a small rear end, such as an unloaded truck

• If a vehicle ahead is carrying a load which protrudes past its rear bumper
• If a vehicle ahead is irregularly shaped, such as a tractor or side car
• If a vehicle ahead is a child sized bicycle, a bicycle that is carrying a large

load,  a  bicycle  ridden  by  more  than  one  person,  or  a  uniquely  shaped
bicycle (bicycle with a child seat, tandem bicycle, etc.)

• If  a  pedestrian/  or  the  riding  height  of  a  bicyclist  ahead  is  shorter  than

approximately 3.2 ft. (1 m) or taller than approximately 6.5 ft. (2 m)

• If  a  pedestrian/bicyclist  is  wearing  oversized  clothing  (a  rain  coat,  long

skirt, etc.), making their silhouette obscure

• If a pedestrian is bending forward or squatting or bicyclist is bending for-

ward

• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is moving fast
• If a pedestrian is pushing a stroller, wheelchair, bicycle or other vehicle
• When  driving  in  inclement  weather  such  as  heavy  rain,  fog,  snow  or  a

sandstorm

• When driving through steam or smoke
• When the surrounding area is dim, such as at dawn or dusk, or while at

night or in a tunnel, making a detectable object appear to be nearly the
same color as its surroundings

• When driving in a place where the surrounding brightness changes sud-

denly, such as at the entrance or exit of a tunnel

• After the engine has started the vehicle has not been driven for a certain

amount of time

• While making a left/right turn and for a few seconds after making a left/

right turn

• While driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving on a curve
• If your vehicle is skidding

• If a preceding vehicle has a low rear

end, such as a low bed trailer

• If a vehicle ahead has extremely high

ground clearance

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• If the wheels are misaligned
• If a wiper blade is blocking the front camera
• The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds
• When driving on a hill
• If the radar sensor or front camera is misaligned
• When  driving  in  a  traffic  lane  separated  by  more  than  one  lane  where

oncoming vehicles are driving while making a right/left turn

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In addition to the above, in some situations, such as the following, the emer-
gency steering assist may not operate.
• When the white (yellow) lane lines are difficult to see, such as when they

are faint, diverging/merging, or a shadow is cast upon them

• When the lane is wider or narrower than normal
• When there is a light and dark pattern on the road surface, such as due to

road repairs

• When the target is too close
• When there is insufficient safe or unobstructed space for the vehicle to be

steered into

• If oncoming vehicle is present
• If VSC function is operating

• If the front of  the vehicle  is  raised  or

lowered

• When  largely  out  of  place  with  the

opposite  facing  targeted  oncoming
vehicle during a right/left turn

• While making a right/left turn, when a

pedestrian  approaches  from  behind
or side of your vehicle

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In some situations such as the following, sufficient braking force or steering
force may not be obtained, preventing the system from performing properly:
• If the braking functions cannot operate to their full extent, such as when

the brake parts are extremely cold, extremely hot, or wet

• If the vehicle is not properly maintained (brakes or tires are excessively

worn, improper tire inflation pressure, etc.)

• When the vehicle is being driven on a gravel road or other slippery sur-

face

• When the road surface has deep wheel tracks
• When driving on a hill road
• When driving on a road that has inclines to the left or right

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If VSC is disabled

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If VSC is disabled (

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P. 328), the pre-collision brake assist and pre-collision

braking functions are also disabled.

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The PCS warning light will turn on and “VSC Turned Off Pre-Collision Brake
System Unavailable” will be displayed on the multi-information display.

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While driving on a road with clear white (yellow) lane lines, the LTA
system  warns  the  driver  if  the  vehicle  may  deviate  from  the  current
lane or course

*

, and also can  slightly operate the steering wheel to

help avoid deviation from the lane or course

*

. Also, while the dynamic

radar cruise control with full-speed range or dynamic radar cruise con-
trol is operating, this system will operate the steering wheel to main-
tain the vehicle’s lane position.
The LTA system recognizes white
(yellow)  lane  lines  or  a  course

*

using  the  front  camera. Addition-
ally,  it  detects  preceding  vehicles
using the front camera and radar.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and the side of the road, such as grass, soil, or

a curb

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

Summary of functions

WARNING

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Before using LTA system

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Do not rely solely upon the LTA system. The LTA system does not auto-
matically drive the vehicle or reduce the amount of attention that must be
paid to the area in front of the vehicle. The driver must always assume full
responsibility for driving safely by paying careful attention to the surround-
ing conditions and operating the steering wheel to correct the path of the
vehicle. Also, the driver must take adequate breaks when fatigued, such
as from driving for a long period of time.

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Failure to perform appropriate driving operations and pay careful attention
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

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WARNING

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Situations unsuitable for LTA system

In the following situations, use the LTA switch to turn the system off. Failure
to do so may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

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Vehicle is driven on a road surface which is slippery due to rainy weather,
fallen snow, freezing, etc.

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Vehicle is driven on a snow-covered road.

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White (yellow) lines are difficult to see due to rain, snow, fog, dust, etc.

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Vehicle is driven in a temporary lane or restricted lane due to construction
work.

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Vehicle is driven in a construction zone.

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A spare tire, tire chains, etc. are equipped.

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When the tires have been excessively worn, or when the tire inflation pres-
sure is low.

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During emergency towing

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Preventing  LTA  system  malfunctions  and  operations  performed  by
mistake

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Do not modify the headlights or place stickers, etc. on the surface of the
lights.

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Do  not  modify  the  suspension  etc.  If  the  suspension  etc.  needs  to  be
replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.

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Do not install or place anything on the hood or grille. Also, do not install a
grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.).

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If your windshield needs repairs, contact your Toyota dealer.

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WARNING

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Conditions in which functions may not operate properly

In the following situations, the functions may not operate properly and the
vehicle  may  depart  from  its  lane.  Drive  safely  by  always  paying  careful
attention to your surroundings and operate the steering wheel to correct the
path of the vehicle without relying solely on the functions.

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When  the  follow-up  cruising display is displayed (

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P. 284)  and  the  pre-

ceding vehicle is swaying. (Your vehicle may sway accordingly and depart
from the lane.)

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When  the  follow-up  cruising display is displayed (

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P. 284)  and  the  pre-

ceding vehicle departs from its lane. (Your vehicle may follow the preced-
ing vehicle and depart from the lane.)

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When  the  follow-up  cruising display is displayed (



P. 284)  and  the  pre-

ceding  vehicle  is  being  driven  extremely  close  to  the  left/right  lane  line.
(Your vehicle may follow the preceding vehicle and depart from the lane.)

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Vehicle is being driven around a sharp curve.

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When  the  follow-up  cruising  display  is
displayed (

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P. 284) and the preceding

vehicle  changes  lanes.  (Your  vehicle
may  follow  the  preceding  vehicle  and
also change lanes.)

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Objects  or  patterns  that  could  be  mis-
taken  for  white  (yellow)  lines  are  pres-
ent on the side of the road (guardrails,
reflective poles, etc.).

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WARNING

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There are shadows on the road that run parallel with, or cover, the white
(yellow) lines.

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The  vehicle  is  driven  in  an  area  without  white  (yellow)  lines,  such  as  in
front of a tollgate or checkpoint, or at an intersection, etc.

●

The  white  (yellow)  lines  are  cracked,  “Botts’  dots”,  “Raised  pavement
marker” or stones are present.

●

The white (yellow) lines cannot be seen or are difficult to see due to sand,
etc.

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The vehicle is driven on a road surface that is wet due to rain, puddles,
etc.

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The traffic lines are yellow (which may be more difficult to recognize than
lines that are white).

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The white (yellow) lines cross over a curb, etc.

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The vehicle is driven on a bright surface, such as concrete.

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If the edge of the road is not clear or straight.

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The vehicle is driven on a surface that is bright due to reflected light, etc.

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The vehicle is driven in an area where the brightness changes suddenly,
such as at the entrances and exits of tunnels, etc.

●

Vehicle  is  driven  where  the  road
diverges, merges, etc.

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Repair marks of asphalt, white (yellow)
lines,  etc.  are  present  due  to  road
repair.

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WARNING

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Light from the headlights of an oncoming vehicle, the sun, etc. enters the
camera.

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The vehicle is driven on a slope.

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The vehicle is driven on a road which tilts left or right, or a winding road.

●

The vehicle is driven on an unpaved or rough road.

●

The traffic lane is excessively narrow or wide.

●

The  vehicle  is  extremely  tilted  due  to  carrying  heavy  luggage  or  having
improper tire pressure.

●

The distance to the preceding vehicle is extremely short.

●

The vehicle is moving up and down a large amount due to road conditions
during driving (poor roads or road seams).

●

When driving in a tunnel or at night with the headlights off or when a head-
light is dim due to its lens being dirty or it being misaligned.

●

The vehicle is struck by a crosswind.

●

The vehicle is affected by wind from a vehicle driven in a nearby lane.

●

The vehicle has just changed lanes or crossed an intersection.

●

Tires  which  differ  by  structure,  manufacturer,  brand  or  tread  pattern  are
used.

●

When tires of a size other than specified are installed.

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Snow tires, etc. are equipped.

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The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds.

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Lane departure alert function

When  the  system  determines
that  the  vehicle  might  depart
from  its  lane  or  course

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,  a

warning  is  displayed  on  the
multi-information display, and a
warning  buzzer  will  sound  to
alert the driver.

When  the  warning  buzzer
sounds,  check  the  area  around
your vehicle and carefully  oper-
ate  the  steering  wheel  to  move
the vehicle back to the center of
the lane.
Vehicle  with  BSM:  When  the
system  determines  that  the
vehicle  might  depart  from  its
lane and that the possibility of a
collision with an overtaking vehi-
cle  in the  adjacent lane is high,
the  lane  departure  alert  will
operate  even  if  the  turn  signals
are operating.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and the side of the road, such as grass, soil,

or a curb

Functions included in LTA system

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Steering assist function

When  the  system  determines
that  the  vehicle  might  depart
from  its  lane  or  course

*

,  the

system  provides  assistance  as
necessary  by  operating  the
steering 

wheel 

in 

small

amounts  for  a  short  period  of
time  to  keep  the  vehicle  in  its
lane.

Vehicle  with  BSM:  When  the
system  determines  that  the
vehicle  might  depart  from  its
lane and that the possibility of a
collision with an overtaking vehi-
cle  in the  adjacent lane is high,
the  steering  assist  function  will
operate  even  if  the  turn  signals
are operating.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and the side of the road, such as grass, soil,

or a curb

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Vehicle sway warning function

When  the  vehicle  is  swaying
within  a  lane,  the  warning
buzzer  will  sound  and  a  mes-
sage  will  be  displayed  on  the
multi-information display to alert
the driver.

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Lane centering function

This  function  is  linked  with
dynamic  radar  cruise  control
with 

full-speed 

range 

or

dynamic  radar  cruise  control
and  provides  the  required
assistance  by  operating  the
steering wheel to keep the vehi-
cle in its current lane.

When dynamic radar cruise con-
trol  with  full-speed  range  or
dynamic  radar  cruise  control  is
not operating, the lane centering
function does not operate.
In  situations  where  the  white
(yellow) lane lines are difficult to
see  or  are  not  visible,  such  as
when  in  a  traffic  jam,  this  func-
tion will operate to help follow a
preceding vehicle by monitoring
the  position  of  the  preceding
vehicle.

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Press  the  LTA  switch  to  turn  the
LTA system on.

The LTA indicator illuminates and a
message is displayed on the multi-
information display.
Press the LTA switch again to turn
the LTA system off.
When the LTA system is turned on
or off, operation of the LTA system
continues  in  the  same  condition
the next time the engine is started.

Turning LTA system on

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The illustration used is intended as an example, and may differ from
the image that is actually displayed on the multi-information display.

LTA indicator
The illumination condition of the
indicator  informs  the  driver  of
the system operation status.

Illuminated in white: 
LTA system is operating.
Illuminated in green: 
Steering  wheel  assistance  of  the
steering  assist  function  or  lane
centering function is operating.
Flashing in yellow: 
Lane  departure  alert  function  is
operating.

Operation display of steering wheel operation support
Displayed  when  the  multi-information  display  is  switched  to  the
driving assist system information display.
Indicates that steering wheel assistance of the steering assist func-
tion or lane centering function is operating.
Both outer sides of the lane are displayed: Indicates that steering
wheel assist of the lane centering function is operating.
One  outer  side  of  the  lane  is  displayed:  Indicates  that  steering
wheel assist of the steering assist function is operating.
Both outer sides of the lane are flashing: Alerts the driver that their
input is necessary to stay in the center of the lane (lane centering
function).

Indications on the multi-information display

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2

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Lane departure alert function display
Displayed  when  the  multi-information  display  is  switched  to  the
driving assist system information display.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and the side of the road, such as grass, soil, or

a curb

Follow-up cruising display
Displayed  when  the  multi-information  display  is  switched  to  the
driving assist system information display.

Indicates that steering assist of the lane centering function is operating
by monitoring the position of a preceding vehicle.
When the follow-up cruising display is displayed, if the preceding vehi-
cle moves, your vehicle may move in the same way. Always pay careful
attention to your surroundings and operate the steering wheel as neces-
sary to correct the path of the vehicle and ensure safety.

3



Inside  of  displayed  lines  is
white



Inside  of  displayed  lines  is
black

Indicates that the system is recog-
nizing  white  (yellow)  lines  or  a
course

*

. 

When 

the 

vehicle

departs  from  its  lane,  the  white
line  displayed  on  the  side  the
vehicle  departs  from  flashes  yel-
low.

Indicates  that  the  system  is  not
able  to  recognize  white  (yellow)
lines or a course

*

 or is temporar-

ily canceled.

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Operation conditions of each function

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Lane departure alert function
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met.
• LTA is turned on.
• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) or more.

*

1

• System recognizes white (yellow) lane lines or a course

*

2

. (When a white

[yellow] line or course

*

2

 is recognized on only one side, the system will

operate only for the recognized side.)

• Width of traffic lane is approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.
• Turn  signal  lever  is  not  operated.  (Vehicle  with  BSM:  Except  when

another vehicle is in the lane on the side where the turn signal was oper-
ated)

• Vehicle is not being driven around a sharp curve.
• No system malfunctions are detected. (

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P. 288)

*

1

: The  function  operates  even  if  the  vehicle  speed  is  less  than  approxi-

mately 32 mph (50 km/h) when the lane centering function is operating.

*

2

: Boundary between asphalt and the side of the road, such as grass, soil,

or a curb

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Steering assist function
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met in addi-
tion to the operation conditions for the lane departure alert function.
• Vehicle is not accelerated or decelerated by a fixed amount or more.
• Steering  wheel  is  not  operated  with  a  steering  force  level  suitable  for

changing lanes.

• ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS are not operating.
• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.

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Vehicle sway warning function
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met.
• Setting for “Sway Warning” in 

 (4.2-inch display) or 

 (7-inch display)

of the multi-information display is set to “On”. (



P. 96, 109)

• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) or more.
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.
• No system malfunctions are detected. (



P. 288)

●

Lane centering function
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met.
• LTA is turned on.
• Setting for “Lane Center” in 

 (4.2-inch display) or 

 (7-inch display)

of the multi-information display is set to “ON”. (



P. 96, 109)

• This function recognizes white (yellow) lane lines or the position of a pre-

ceding  vehicle  (except  when  the  preceding  vehicle  is  small,  such  as  a
motorcycle).

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• The dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range or dynamic radar

cruise control is operating in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode.

• Width of traffic lane is approximately 10 to 13 ft. (3 to 4 m).
• Turn signal lever is not operated.
• Vehicle is not being driven around a sharp curve.
• No system malfunctions are detected. (



P. 288)

• Vehicle does not accelerate or decelerate by a fixed amount or more.
• Steering  wheel  is  not  operated  with  a  steering  force  level  suitable  for

changing lanes.

• ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS are not operating.
• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.
• Hands off steering wheel warning is not displayed. (



P. 287)

• The vehicle is being driven in the center of a lane.
• Steering assist function is not operating.

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Temporary cancelation of functions

●

When operation conditions are no longer met, a function may be temporarily
canceled. However, when the operation conditions are met again, operation
of the function is automatically restored. (



P. 285)

●

If the operation conditions (



P. 285) are no longer met while the lane cen-

tering function is operating, the buzzer may sound to indicate that the func-
tion has been temporarily canceled.

■

Steering assist function/lane centering function

●

Depending on the vehicle speed, lane departure situation, road conditions,
etc., the driver may not feel the function is operating or the function may not
operate at all.

●

The  steering  control  of  the  function  is  overridden  by  the  driver’s  steering
wheel operation.

●

Do not attempt to test the operation of the steering assist function.

■

Lane departure alert function

●

The  warning  buzzer  may  be  difficult  to  hear  due  to  external  noise,  audio
playback, etc.

●

If the edge of the course

*

 is not clear or straight, the lane departure alert

function may not operate.

●

Vehicle with BSM: It may not be possible for the system to determine if there
is a danger of a collision with a vehicle in an adjacent lane.

●

Do not attempt to test the operation of the lane departure alert function.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and the side of the road, such as grass, soil, or

a curb

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Hands off steering wheel warning

●

When  the  system  determines  the  driver  is  not  holding  the  steering  wheel
while the lane centering function is operating.

If  the  driver  continues  to  keep  their  hands  off  of  the  steering  wheel,  the
buzzer sounds, the driver is warned and the function is temporarily canceled.
This  warning  also  operates  in  the  same  way  when  the  driver  continuously
operates the steering wheel only a small amount.

●

When  the  system  determines  that  the  vehicle  may  deviate  from  the  lane
while driving around a curve while the lane centering function is operating.

Depending on the vehicle condition and road conditions, the warning may not
operate. Also,  if  the  system  determines  that  the  vehicle  is  driving  around  a
curve, warnings will occur earlier than during straight-lane driving.

●

When  the  system  determines  that  the  driver  is  driving  without  holding  the
steering wheel while the steering wheel assist of the steering assist function
is operating.

If the driver continues to keep their hands off of the steering wheel and the
steering  wheel  assist  is  operating,  the  buzzer  sounds  and  the  driver  is
warned.  Each  time  the  buzzer  sounds,  the  continuing  time  of  the  buzzer
becomes longer.

■

Vehicle sway warning function

Depending on the vehicle and road conditions, the warning may not operate.

In the following situations, a warning mes-
sage urging the driver to hold the steering
wheel and the symbol shown in the illus-
tration are displayed on the multi-informa-
tion  display  to  warn  the  driver.  The
warning  stops  when  the  system  deter-
mines  that  the  driver  holds  the  steering
wheel.  Always  keep  your  hands  on  the
steering  wheel  when  using  this  system,
regardless of warnings.

When  the  system  determines  that  the
vehicle is swaying while the vehicle sway
warning  function  is  operating,  a  buzzer
sounds  and  a  warning  message  urging
the driver to rest and the symbol shown in
the  illustration  are  simultaneously  dis-
played on the multi-information display.

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Warning message

If the following warning message is displayed on the multi-information display
and  the  LTA  indicator  illuminates  in  orange,  follow  the  appropriate  trouble-
shooting procedure. Also, if a different warning message is displayed, follow
the instructions displayed on the screen.

●

“LTA Malfunction Visit Your Dealer”

The  system  may  not  be  operating  properly.  Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by
your Toyota dealer.

●

“LTA Unavailable”

The  system  is  temporarily  canceled  due  to  a  malfunction  in  a  sensor  other
than the front camera. Turn the LTA system off, wait for a little while, and then
turn the LTA system back on.

●

“LTA Unavailable at Current Speed”

The function cannot be used as the vehicle speed exceeds the LTA operation
range. Drive slower.

■

Customization

Function settings can be changed. (



P. 101, 115)

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The RSA system recognizes spe-
cific  road  signs  using  the  front
camera  and/or  navigation  system
(when  speed  limit  information  is
available)  to  provide  information
to the driver via the display.

If the system judges that the vehicle is being driven over the  speed
limit, performing prohibited actions, etc. according to the recognized
road signs, it notifies the driver through a visual notification and notifi-
cation buzzer

*

.

*

: This setting needs to be customized.

RSA (Road Sign Assist)





: If equipped

Summary of function

Front camera

WARNING

■

Before using the RSA

Do not rely solely upon the RSA system. RSA is a system which supports
the driver by providing information, but it is not a replacement for a driver’s
own vision and awareness. Drive safely by always paying careful attention
to the traffic rules.

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When the front camera recognizes a sign and/or information of a sign
is available from the navigation system, the sign will be displayed on
the multi-information display.

●

When the driving assist system
information is selected, a maxi-
mum  of  3  signs  can  be  dis-
played. (



P. 96, 109)

●

When a tab other than the driv-
ing assist system information is
selected, the following types of
road signs will be displayed. 
(



P. 96, 109)

• Speed limit sign
• Do  Not  Enter  sign  (when

notification is necessary)

If  signs  other  than  speed  limit  signs  are  recognized,  they  will  be  dis-
played in an overlapping stack under the current speed limit sign.

Indication on the multi-information display

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The following types of road signs, including electronic signs and blink-
ing signs, are recognized.

A non-official or a recently introduced traffic sign may not be recognized.

Supported types of road signs

Type

Multi-information display

Speed limit

Do Not Enter

Stop

Yield

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In the following situations, the RSA system will notify the driver.

●

When the vehicle speed exceeds the speed notification threshold of
the speed limit sign displayed, the sign display will be emphasized
and a buzzer will sound.

●

When the RSA system recognizes a do not enter sign and deter-
mines that your vehicle has entered a no-entry area, the displayed
sign will flash and a buzzer will sound.

Depending  on  the  situation,  a  notification  function  may  not  operate
properly.

■

Setting procedure



Vehicles with 4.2-inch multi-information display
Press 

/

 of the meter control switches, select 

.

Press 

/

 of the meter control switches, select 

.

Press 

 of the meter control switch.

Each time 

 is pressed, the function changes on/off.



Vehicles with 7-inch multi-information display
Press 

/

 of the meter control switches, select 

.

Press 

/

 of the meter control switches, select 

.

Press 

 of the meter control switch.

Each time 

 is pressed, the function changes on/off.

■

Automatic turn-off of RSA sign display

In  the  following  situations,  a  displayed speed  limit  sign  and/or  do  not  enter
sign will stop being displayed automatically:

●

No sign has been recognized for a certain distance.

●

The road changes due to a left or right turn, etc.

In the following situations, stop and yield signs will stop being displayed auto-
matically:

●

The system determines that your vehicle has passed the sign.

●

The road changes due to a left or right turn, etc.

Notification function 

1

2

3

1

2

3

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Conditions in which the function may not operate or detect correctly

In the following situations, RSA does not operate normally and may not rec-
ognize signs, display the incorrect sign, etc. However, this does not indicate a
malfunction.

●

The front camera is misaligned due to a strong impact being applied to the
sensor, etc.

●

Dirt, snow, stickers, etc. are on the windshield near the front camera.

●

In inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow or sand storms

●

Light from an oncoming vehicle, the sun, etc. enters the front camera.

●

The sign is dirty, faded, tilted or bent.

●

The contrast of electronic sign is low.

●

All or part of the sign is hidden by the leaves of a tree, a pole, etc.

●

The sign is only visible to the front camera for a short amount of time.

●

The driving scene (turning, lane change, etc.) is judged incorrectly.

●

If a sign not appropriate for the currently traveled lane, but the sign exists
directly after a freeway branches, or in an adjacent lane just before merging.

●

Stickers are attached to the rear of the preceding vehicle.

●

A sign resembling a system compatible sign is recognized.

●

Side road speed signs may be detected and displayed (if positioned in sight
of the front camera) while the vehicle is traveling on the main road.

●

Roundabout exit road speed signs may be detected and displayed (if posi-
tioned in sight of the front camera) while traveling on a roundabout.

●

The front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load

●

The surrounding brightness is not sufficient or changes suddenly.

●

When a sign intended for trucks, etc. is recognized.

●

The navigation system map data is outdated.

●

The navigation system is not operating.

●

The speed information displayed on the meter and on the navigation system
may be different due to the navigation system using map data.

■

Speed limit sign display

If the engine switch was last turned off while a speed limit sign was displayed
on  the  multi-information  display,  the  same  sign  displays  again  when  the
engine switch is turned to ON.

■

If “Road Sign Assist System Malfunction” is shown

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

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. (



P. 101, 115)

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In vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehicle automatically
accelerates, decelerates and stops to match the speed changes of the
preceding vehicle  even  if  the accelerator  pedal  is  not  depressed.  In
constant speed control mode, the vehicle runs at a fixed speed.
Use  the  dynamic  radar  cruise  control  with  full-speed  range  on  free-
ways and highways.

●

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode (



P. 298)

●

Constant speed control mode (



P. 305)

■

Meter display

Multi-information display
Set speed
Indicators

■

Operation switches

Vehicle-to-vehicle 

distance

switch
“+ RES” switch
Cruise control main switch
Cancel switch
“- SET” switch

Dynamic radar cruise control



with full-

speed range





: If equipped

Summary of functions

System Components

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2

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2

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4

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WARNING

■

Before using dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range

●

Driving safely is the sole responsibility of the driver. Do not rely solely on
the system, and drive safely by always paying careful attention to your sur-
roundings.

●

The  dynamic  radar  cruise  control  with  full-speed  range  provides  driving
assistance to reduce the driver's burden. However, there are limitations to
the assistance provided.
Read the following conditions carefully. Do not overly rely on this system
and always drive carefully.
• When the sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead: 



P. 308

• Conditions  under  which  the  vehicle-to-vehicle  distance  control  mode

may not function correctly: 



P. 309

●

Set the speed appropriately depending on the speed limit, traffic flow, road
conditions, weather conditions, etc. The driver is responsible for checking
the set speed.

●

Even when the system is functioning normally, the condition of the preced-
ing  vehicle  as  detected  by  the  system  may  differ  from  the  condition
observed  by  the  driver.  Therefore,  the  driver  must  always  remain  alert,
assess the danger of each situation and drive safely. Relying solely on this
system or assuming the system ensures safety while driving can lead to
an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Switch the dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range setting to off,
using the cruise control main switch when not in use.

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WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the driving assist systems

Observe the following precautions, as there are limitations to the assistance
provided by the system.
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 with full-speed range 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 mecha-
nism that allows careless 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  sur-
roundings.

●

Assisting the driver to judge proper following distance
The  dynamic  radar  cruise  control  with  full-speed  range  determines
whether  the  following  distance  between  the  driver’s  own  vehicle  and  a
designated vehicle traveling ahead is within a set range. It is not capable
of making any other type of judgement. Therefore, it is absolutely neces-
sary 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  with  full-speed  range  does not  include
functions which will prevent or avoid collisions with vehicles ahead of your
vehicle. Therefore, if there is ever any possibility of danger, 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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WARNING

■

Situations unsuitable for dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range

Do not use dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range 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.

●

Roads where there are pedestrians, cyclists, etc.

●

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 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 freeways and highways

●

When weather conditions are bad enough that they may prevent the sen-
sors from detecting correctly (fog, snow, sandstorm, heavy rain, etc.)

●

When  there  is  rain,  snow,  etc.  on  the  front  surface  of  the  radar  or  front
camera

●

In traffic conditions that require frequent repeated acceleration and decel-
eration

●

During emergency towing

●

When an approach warning buzzer is heard often

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This mode employs a radar to detect the presence of vehicles up to
approximately 328 ft. (100 m) ahead, determines the current vehicle-
to-vehicle following distance, and operates to maintain a suitable fol-
lowing distance from the vehicle ahead. The desired vehicle-to-vehi-
cle  distance  can  also  be  set  by  operating  the  vehicle-to-vehicle
distance switch.

When  driving  on  downhill  slopes,  the  vehicle-to-vehicle  distance  may
become shorter.

Example of constant speed cruising
When there are no vehicles ahead

The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver.

Example of deceleration cruising and follow-up cruising
When  a  preceding  vehicle  driving  slower  than  the  set  speed
appears

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 (the stop lights will come on at
this time). The system will respond to changes in the speed of the vehicle
ahead in order to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle distance set by the driver.
Approach  warning  warns  you  when  the  system  cannot  decelerate  suffi-
ciently to prevent your vehicle from closing in on the vehicle ahead.
When the vehicle ahead of you stops, your vehicle will also stop (vehicle is
stopped by system control). After the vehicle ahead starts off, pressing the
“+ RES” switch or depressing the accelerator pedal (start-off operation) will
resume follow-up cruising. If the start-off operation is not performed, sys-
tem control continues to keep your vehicle stopped.

Driving in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

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When the turn signal lever is operated and your vehicle moves to an over-
taking  lane  while  driving  at  50  mph  (80  km/h)  or  more,  the  vehicle  will
accelerate to help to overtake a passing vehicle.
The  system’s  identification  of  what  is  an  overtaking  lane  may  be  deter-
mined solely based on the location of the steering wheel in the vehicle (left
side driver position versus right side driver position.) If the vehicle is driven
to a region where the overtaking lane is on a different side from where the
vehicle is normally driven, the vehicle may accelerate when the turn signal
lever is operated in the opposite direction to the overtaking lane (e.g., if the
driver normally operates the vehicle in a region where the overtaking lane
is to the right but then drives to a region where the overtaking lane is to the
left, the vehicle may accelerate when the right turn signal is activated).

Example of acceleration 
When  there  are  no  longer  any  preceding  vehicles  driving  slower
than the set speed

The system accelerates until the set speed is reached. The system then
returns to constant speed cruising.

Press  the  cruise  control  main
switch  to  activate  the  cruise
control.

Dynamic  radar  cruise  control  indi-
cator will come on and a message
will be displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
Press  the  switch  again  to  deacti-
vate the cruise control.
If  the  cruise  control  main  switch  is  pressed  and  held  for  1.5  seconds  or
more, the system turns on in constant speed control mode. (



P. 305)

Accelerate  or  decelerate,  with
accelerator  pedal  operation,  to
the desired vehicle speed (at or
above  approximately  20  mph
[30 km/h]) and press the “- SET”
switch to set the speed.

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

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

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Adjusting the set speed by the switch

To change the set speed, press the “+ RES” or “- SET” switch until the
desired set speed is displayed.

Increases the speed

(Except when the vehicle has been
stopped by system control in vehi-
cle-to-vehicle 

distance 

control

mode)

Decreases the speed

Fine adjustment: Press the switch.
Large  adjustment:  Press  and  hold
the  switch  to  change  the  speed,
and  release  when  the  desired
speed is reached.

In the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the set speed will be
increased or decreased as follows:



For U.S. mainland and Hawaii

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 km/h)

*

1

 or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*

2

 each time

the switch is pressed
Large adjustment: Increases or decreases in 1 mph (1.6 km/h)

*

1

 or 1 km/h

(0.6 mph)

*

2

 increments for as long as the switch is held



For Canada, Guam, A.Samoa and Puerto Rico

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 km/h)

*

1

 or 1 km/h (0.6mph)

*

2

 each time

the switch is pressed
Large adjustment: Increases or decreases in 5 mph (8 km/h)

*

1

 or 5 km/h

(3.1 mph)

*

2

 increments for as long as the switch is held

In the constant speed control mode (



P. 305), the set speed will be

increased or decreased as follows:

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 km/h)

*

1

 or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*

2

 each time

the switch is pressed
Large adjustment: The  speed  will continue  to  change while the switch is
held.

*

1

:  When the set speed is shown in “MPH”

*

2

:  When the set speed is shown in “km/h”

Adjusting the set speed

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Increasing the set speed by the accelerator pedal
Accelerate with accelerator pedal operation to the desired vehicle
speed
Press the “- SET” switch

Pressing  the  switch  changes  the
vehicle-to-vehicle  distance  as  fol-
lows:

Long
Medium
Short

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.
When the vehicle is stopped by system control, the vehicle stops at a
certain vehicle-to-vehicle distance depending on the situation.

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

1

2

Preceding 
vehicle mark

1

2

3

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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After  the  vehicle  ahead  of  you
starts  off,  press  the  “+  RES”
switch.

Your  vehicle  will  also  resume  fol-
low-up  cruising  if  the  accelerator
pedal  is  depressed  after  the  vehi-
cle ahead of you starts off.

Pressing the cancel switch can-
cels the speed control.

The speed control is also canceled
when 

the 

brake 

pedal 

is

depressed.
(When  the  vehicle  has  been
stopped 

by 

system 

control,

depressing  the  brake  pedal  does
not cancel the setting.)

Pressing the “+ RES” switch resumes the cruise control and returns
vehicle speed to the set speed.

Resuming follow-up cruising when the vehicle has been stopped
by system control (vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode)

Canceling and resuming the speed control

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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.

■

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

While driving in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, this function
will reduce the vehicle speed, if it is determined to be necessary.

■

Function operation

When the steering wheel begins to be turned, the vehicle speed will
begin  being  reduced.  When  the  steering  wheel  is  returned  to  the
center position, the vehicle speed reduction will end.
Depending on the situation, the vehicle speed will then return to the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode set speed.
In  situations  where  vehicle-to-vehicle  distance  control  needs  to
operate,  such  as  when  a  preceding  vehicle  cuts  in  front  of  your
vehicle, the curve speed reduction function will be canceled.

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

Curve speed reduction function

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Operation display

Displayed  when  the  vehicle
speed is being reduced.

When  the  vehicle  speed  reduc-
tion ends, the display will disap-
pear.

■

Changing the settings of the curve speed reduction function

The  curve  speed  reduction  function  can  be  enabled/disabled  and
the vehicle speed reduction strength can be adjusted.



Vehicles with 4.2-inch multi-information display
Press 

/

 of the meter control switches, select 

.

Press 

/

  of  the  meter  control  switches,  select  “Curve  Spd.

Reduction”.
Press 

 of the meter control switch.

Each time 

 is pressed, the function changes on/off.



Vehicles with 7-inch multi-information display
Press 

/

 of the meter control switches, select 

.

Press 

/

  of  the  meter  control  switches,  select  “Curve  Spd.

Reduction”.
Press 

 of the meter control switch.

Each time 

 is pressed, the function changes on/off.

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2

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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, etc.

With  the  cruise  control  off,
press  and  hold  the  cruise  con-
trol main switch for 1.5 seconds
or more.

Immediately  after  the  switch  is
pressed,  the  dynamic  radar  cruise
control  indicator  will  come  on.
Afterwards, it switches to the cruise
control indicator.
Switching to constant speed control mode is only possible when operating
the switch with the cruise control off.

Accelerate  or  decelerate,  with
accelerator  pedal  operation,  to
the desired vehicle speed (at or
above  approximately  20  mph
[30 km/h]) and press the “- SET”
switch to set the speed.

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



P. 300

Canceling and resuming the speed setting: 



P. 302

Selecting constant speed control mode

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Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range can be set when

●

The shift lever is in D.

●

The desired set speed can be set when the vehicle speed is approximately
20 mph (30 km/h) or more. 
(However,  when  the  vehicle  speed  is  set  while  driving  at  below  approxi-
mately 20 mph [30 km/h], the set speed will be set to approximately 20 mph
[30 km/h].)

■

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.

■

When the vehicle stops while follow-up cruising

●

Pressing the “+ RES” switch while the vehicle ahead stops will resume fol-
low-up  cruising  if  the  vehicle  ahead  starts  off  within  approximately  3  sec-
onds after the switch is pressed.

●

If the vehicle ahead starts off within 3 seconds after your vehicle stops, fol-
low-up cruising will be resumed.

■

Automatic cancelation of vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

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

●

VSC is activated.

●

TRAC is activated for a period of time.

●

When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off.

●

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

●

Pre-collision braking is activated.

●

The parking brake is operated.

●

The vehicle is stopped by system control on a steep incline.

●

The following are detected when the vehicle has been stopped by system
control:
• The driver is not wearing a seat belt.
• The driver’s door is opened.
• The vehicle has been stopped for about 3 minutes

If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically canceled for any
reasons  other  than  the  above,  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:

●

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

●

Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).

●

VSC is activated.

●

TRAC is activated for a period of time.

●

When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off.

●

Pre-collision braking is activated.

●

The parking brake is operated.

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

■

Situations in which the curve speed reduction function may not operate

In situations such as the following, the curve speed reduction function may
not operate:

●

When the vehicle is being driven around a gentle curve

●

When the accelerator pedal is being depressed

●

When the vehicle is being driven around an extremely short curve

■

Brake operation

A brake operation sound may be heard and the brake pedal response may
change, but these are not malfunctions.

■

Warning  messages  and  buzzers  for  dynamic  radar  cruise  control  with
full-speed range

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. 256, 548)

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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. 303) may not be activated.

●

Vehicles that cut in suddenly

●

Vehicles traveling at low speeds

●

Vehicles that are not moving in the same lane

●

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

●

Motorcycles traveling in the same lane

●

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

●

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

●

Preceding  vehicle  has  an  extremely
high ground clearance

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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.

●

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

■

Situations in which the curve speed reduction function may not operate
properly

In situations such as the following, the curve speed reduction function may
not operate properly:

●

When the vehicle is being driven around a curve on an incline/decline

●

When the course of the vehicle differs from the shape of the curve

●

When the vehicle speed is excessively high when entering a curve

●

When the steering wheel is suddenly operated

●

When  the  road  curves  or  when  the
lanes are narrow

●

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

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In vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehicle automatically
accelerates and decelerates to match the speed changes of the pre-
ceding vehicle even if the accelerator pedal is not depressed. In con-
stant speed control mode, the vehicle runs at a fixed speed.
Use the dynamic radar cruise control on freeways and highways.

●

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode (



P. 314)

●

Constant speed control mode (



P. 321)

■

Meter display

Multi-information display
Set speed
Indicators

■

Operation switches

Vehicle-to-vehicle 

distance

switch
“+ RES” switch
Cruise control main switch
Cancel switch
“- SET” switch

Dynamic radar cruise control

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: If equipped

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WARNING

■

Before using dynamic radar cruise control

●

Driving safely is the sole responsibility of the driver. Do not rely solely on
the system, and drive safely by always paying careful attention to your sur-
roundings.

●

The dynamic radar cruise control provides driving assistance to reduce the
driver's burden. However, there are limitations to the assistance provided.
Read the following conditions carefully. Do not overly rely on this system
and always drive carefully.
• When the sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead: 



P. 324

• Conditions  under  which  the  vehicle-to-vehicle  distance  control  mode

may not function correctly: 



P. 325

●

Set the speed appropriately depending on the speed limit, traffic flow, road
conditions, weather conditions, etc. The driver is responsible for checking
the set speed.

●

Even when the system is functioning normally, the condition of the preced-
ing  vehicle  as  detected  by  the  system  may  differ  from  the  condition
observed  by  the  driver.  Therefore,  the  driver  must  always  remain  alert,
assess the danger of each situation and drive safely. Relying solely on this
system or assuming the system ensures safety while driving can lead to
an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Switch the dynamic radar cruise control setting to off, using the cruise con-
trol main switch when not in use.

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WARNING

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Cautions regarding the driving assist systems

Observe the following precautions, as there are limitations to the assistance
provided by the system.
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  sur-
roundings.

●

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 within a set range. 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 does not include functions which will pre-
vent or avoid collisions with vehicles ahead of your vehicle. Therefore, if
there is ever any possibility of danger, 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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WARNING

■

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.

●

Roads where there are pedestrians, cyclists, etc.

●

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 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 freeways and highways

●

When weather conditions are bad enough that they may prevent the sen-
sors from detecting correctly (fog, snow, sandstorm, heavy rain, etc.)

●

When  there  is  rain,  snow,  etc.  on  the  front  surface  of  the  radar  or  front
camera

●

In traffic conditions that require frequent repeated acceleration and decel-
eration

●

During emergency towing

●

When an approach warning buzzer is heard often

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This mode employs a radar to detect the presence of vehicles up to
approximately 328 ft. (100 m) ahead, determines the current vehicle-
to-vehicle following distance, and operates to maintain a suitable fol-
lowing distance from the vehicle ahead. The desired vehicle-to-vehi-
cle  distance  can  also  be  set  by  operating  the  vehicle-to-vehicle
distance switch.

When  driving  on  downhill  slopes,  the  vehicle-to-vehicle  distance  may
become shorter.

Example of constant speed cruising
When there are no vehicles ahead

The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver.

Driving in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

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Example of deceleration cruising and follow-up cruising
When  a  preceding  vehicle  driving  slower  than  the  set  speed
appears

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 (the stop lights will come on at
this time). The system will respond to changes in the speed of the vehicle
ahead in order to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle distance set by the driver.
Approach  warning  warns  you  when  the  system  cannot  decelerate  suffi-
ciently to prevent your vehicle from closing in on the vehicle ahead.
When the turn signal lever is operated and your vehicle moves to an over-
taking  lane  while  driving  at  50  mph  (80  km/h)  or  more,  the  vehicle  will
accelerate to help to overtake a passing vehicle.
The  system’s  identification  of  what  is  an  overtaking  lane  may  be  deter-
mined solely based on the location of the steering wheel in the vehicle (left
side driver position versus right side driver position.) If the vehicle is driven
to a region where the overtaking lane is on a different side from where the
vehicle is normally driven, the vehicle may accelerate when the turn signal
lever is operated in the opposite direction to the overtaking lane (e.g., if the
driver normally operates the vehicle in a region where the overtaking lane
is to the right but then drives to a region where the overtaking lane is to the
left, the vehicle may accelerate when the right turn signal is activated).

Example of acceleration 
When  there  are  no  longer  any  preceding  vehicles  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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Press  the  cruise  control  main
switch  to  activate  the  cruise
control.

Dynamic  radar  cruise  control  indi-
cator will come on and a message
will be displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
Press  the  switch  again  to  deacti-
vate the cruise control.
If  the  cruise  control  main  switch  is  pressed  and  held  for  1.5  seconds  or
more, the system turns on in constant speed control mode. (



P. 321)

Accelerate  or  decelerate,  with
accelerator  pedal  operation,  to
the desired vehicle speed (at or
above  approximately  20  mph
[30  km/h])  and  press  the  “-
SET” switch to set the speed.

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

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

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Adjusting the set speed by the switch

To change the set speed, press the “+ RES” or “- SET” switch until the
desired set speed is displayed.

Increases the speed
Decreases the speed

Fine adjustment: Press the switch.
Large  adjustment:  Press  and  hold
the  switch  to  change  the  speed,
and  release  when  the  desired
speed is reached.

In the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the set speed will be
increased or decreased as follows:



For U.S. mainland and Hawaii

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 km/h)

*

1

 or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*

2

 each time

the switch is pressed
Large adjustment: Increases or decreases in 1 mph (1.6 km/h)

*

1

 or 1 km/h

(0.6 mph)

*

2

 increments for as long as the switch is held



For Canada, Guam, A.Samoa and Pueruto Rico

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 km/h)

*

1

 or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*

2

 each time

the switch is pressed
Large adjustment: Increases or decreases in 5 mph (8 km/h)

*

1

 or 5 km/h

(3.1 mph)

*

2

 increments for as long as the switch is held

In the constant speed control mode (



P. 321), the set speed will be

increased or decreased as follows:

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 km/h)

*

1

 or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*

2

 each time

the switch is pressed
Large adjustment: The  speed  will continue  to  change while the switch is
held.

*

1

:  When the set speed is shown in “MPH”

*

2

:  When the set speed is shown in “km/h”

●

Increasing the set speed by the accelerator pedal
Accelerate with accelerator pedal operation to the desired vehicle
speed
Press the “- SET” switch

Adjusting the set speed

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Pressing  the  switch  changes  the
vehicle-to-vehicle  distance  as  fol-
lows:

Long
Medium
Short

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

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2

3

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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Pressing the cancel switch can-
cels the speed control.

The speed control is also canceled
when 

the 

brake 

pedal 

is

depressed.

Pressing  the  “+  RES”  switch
resumes the cruise control and
returns vehicle speed to the set
speed.

However,  cruise  control  does  not  resume  when  the  vehicle  speed  is
approximately 16 mph (25 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

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2

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

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While driving in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, this function
will reduce the vehicle speed, if it is determined to be necessary.

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Function operation

When the steering wheel begins to be turned, the vehicle speed will
begin  being  reduced.  When  the  steering  wheel  is  returned  to  the
center position, the vehicle speed reduction will end.
Depending on the situation, the vehicle speed will then return to the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode set speed.
In  situations  where  vehicle-to-vehicle  distance  control  needs  to
operate,  such  as  when  a  preceding  vehicle  cuts  in  front  of  your
vehicle, the curve speed reduction function will be canceled.

■

Operation display

Displayed  when  the  vehicle
speed is being reduced.

When  the  vehicle  speed  reduc-
tion ends, the display will disap-
pear.

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Changing the settings of the curve speed reduction function

The  curve  speed  reduction  function  can  be  enabled/disabled  and
the vehicle speed reduction strength can be adjusted.



Vehicles with 4.2-inch multi-information display
Press 

/

 of the meter control switches, select 

.

Press 

/

  of  the  meter  control  switches,  select  “Curve  Spd.

Reduction”.
Press 

 of the meter control switch.

Each time 

 is pressed, the function changes on/off.

Curve speed reduction function

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Vehicles with 7-inch multi-information display
Press 

/

 of the meter control switches, select 

.

Press 

/

  of  the  meter  control  switches,  select  “Curve  Spd.

Reduction”.
Press 

 of the meter control switch.

Each time 

 is pressed, the function changes on/off.

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, etc.

With  the  cruise  control  off,
press  and  hold  the  cruise  con-
trol main switch for 1.5 seconds
or more.

Immediately  after  the  switch  is
pressed,  the  dynamic  radar  cruise
control  indicator  will  come  on.
Afterwards, it switches to the cruise
control indicator.
Switching to constant speed control mode is only possible when operating
the switch with the cruise control off.

Accelerate  or  decelerate,  with
accelerator  pedal  operation,  to
the desired vehicle speed (at or
above  approximately  20  mph
[30  km/h])  and  press  the  “-
SET” switch to set the speed.

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



P. 317

Canceling and resuming the speed setting: 



P. 319

Selecting constant speed control mode

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Dynamic radar cruise control can be set when

●

The shift lever is in D.

●

Depending  on  the  control  mode,  this  item  can  be  set  at  the  following
speeds.
• Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode: Approximately 20 mph (30 

km/h) or more

• Constant speed control mode: Approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) or more

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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.

■

Automatic cancelation of vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

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

●

Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 16 mph (25 km/h).

●

VSC is activated.

●

TRAC is activated for a period of time.

●

When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off.

●

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

●

Pre-collision braking is activated.

●

The parking brake is operated.

If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically canceled for any
reasons  other  than  the  above,  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:

●

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

●

Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).

●

VSC is activated.

●

TRAC is activated for a period of time.

●

When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off.

●

Pre-collision braking is activated.

●

The parking brake is operated.

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

■

Situations in which the curve speed reduction function may not operate

In situations such as the following, the curve speed reduction function may
not operate:

●

When the vehicle is being driven around a gentle curve

●

When the accelerator pedal is being depressed

●

When the vehicle is being driven around an extremely short curve

■

Brake operation

A brake operation sound may be heard and the brake pedal response may
change, but these are not malfunctions.

■

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. 256, 548)

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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. 319) may not be activated.

●

Vehicles that cut in suddenly

●

Vehicles traveling at low speeds

●

Vehicles that are not moving in the same lane

●

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

●

Motorcycles traveling in the same lane

●

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

●

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

●

Preceding  vehicle  has  an  extremely
high ground clearance

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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.

●

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

■

Situations in which the curve speed reduction function may not operate
properly

In situations such as the following, the curve speed reduction function may
not operate properly:

●

When the vehicle is being driven around a curve on an incline/decline

●

When the course of the vehicle differs from the shape of the curve

●

When the vehicle speed is excessively high when entering a curve

●

When the steering wheel is suddenly operated

●

When  the  road  curves  or  when  the
lanes are narrow

●

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

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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.

◆

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.

◆

Secondary Collision Brake

When  the  airbag  sensor  detects  a  collision  and  the  system  oper-
ates,  the  brakes  and  stop  lights  are  automatically  controlled  to
reduce the vehicle speed and help reduce the possibility of further
damage due to a secondary collision

◆

TRAC

 

(Traction Control)

Helps  to  maintain  drive  power  and  prevent  the  drive  wheels  from
spinning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads

◆

Active Cornering Assist (ACA) (if equipped)

Helps to prevent the vehicle from sliding to the outer side by per-
forming  inner  wheel  brake  control  when  attempting  to  accelerate
while turning

Driving assist systems

To keep driving safety and performance, the following systems
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 vehi-
cle. 

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Hill-start assist control

Helps to reduce the backward movement of the vehicle when start-
ing on an uphill

◆

EPS (Electric Power Steering) 

Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to
turn the steering wheel 

◆

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if equipped)



P. 334

◆

Dynamic Torque Control AWD system (if equipped)

Automatically  switches  from  front-wheel  drive  to  all-wheel  drive
(AWD)  according  to  the  driving  conditions,  helping  to  ensure  reli-
able handling and stability. Examples of conditions where the sys-
tem will switch to AWD are when cornering, going uphill, starting off
or accelerating, and when the road surface is slippery due to snow,
rain, etc.

The  slip  indicator  light  will  flash
while the TRAC/VSC systems are
operating.

When the TRAC/VSC systems are operating

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If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow, the TRAC system may

reduce power from the engine to the wheels. Pressing 

 to turn

the system off may make it easier for you to rock the vehicle in order
to free it.
To  turn  the  TRAC  system  off,

quickly press and release 

.

“Traction  Control  Turned  Off”  will
be  shown  on  the  multi-information
display.

Press 

  again  to  turn  the  sys-

tem back on.

Disabling the TRAC system

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Turning off both TRAC and VSC systems

To turn the TRAC and VSC systems off, press and hold 

 for more than 3

seconds while the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will come on and the “Traction Control Turned
Off” will be shown on the multi-information display

*

.

Press 

 again to turn the systems back on.

*

: On  vehicles  with  pre-collision  system,  pre-collision  brake  assist  and  pre-

collision  braking  will  also  be  disabled.  The  pre-collision  system  warning
light will come on and the message will be shown on the multi-information
display. (



P. 273)

■

When the message is displayed on the multi-information display show-

ing that TRAC has been disabled even if 

 has not been pressed

TRAC is temporary deactivated. If the information continues to show, contact
your Toyota dealer.

■

Operating conditions of hill-start assist control

When  the  following  four  conditions  are  met,  the  hill-start  assist  control  will
operate:

●

The shift lever is in a position other than P or N (when starting off forward/
backward on an upward incline)

●

The vehicle is stopped

●

The accelerator pedal is not depressed

●

The parking brake is not engaged

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Automatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control

The hill-start assist control will turn off in any of the following situations:

●

The shift lever is shifted to P or N

●

The accelerator pedal is depressed

●

The parking brake is engaged

●

2 seconds at maximum elapsed after the brake pedal is released

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Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC, TRAC and
hill-start assist control systems

●

A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal
is depressed repeatedly, when the engine is started or just after the vehicle
begins  to  move.  This  sound  does  not  indicate  that  a  malfunction  has
occurred in any of these systems.

●

Any  of  the  following  conditions  may  occur  when  the  above  systems  are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred. 
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard also 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.

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Active Cornering Assist operation sounds and vibrations

When  the Active Cornering Assist  is operated,  operation  sounds  and  vibra-
tions may be generated from the brake system, but this is not a malfunction.

■

EPS operation sound

When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be
heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.

■

Automatic reactivation of TRAC and VSC systems

After turning the TRAC and VSC systems off, the systems will be automati-
cally re-enabled in the following situations:

●

When the engine switch is turned off

●

If only the TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC will turn on when vehicle
speed increases
If both the TRAC and VSC systems are turned off, automatic re-enabling will
not occur when vehicle speed increases.

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Operating conditions of Active Cornering Assist

The system operates when the following occurs.

●

TRAC/VSC can operate

●

The driver is attempting to accelerate while turning

●

The system detects that the vehicle is sliding to the outer side

●

The brake pedal is released

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Secondary Collision Brake operating conditions

The system operates when the SRS airbag sensor detects a collision while
the vehicle is in motion.
However, the system does not operate in any of the following situations.

●

The vehicle speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h)

●

Components are damaged

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Secondary Collision Brake automatic cancellation

The Secondary Collision Brake is automatically canceled in the following situ-
ations:

●

The vehicle speed drops below approximately 6 mph (10 km/h)

●

A certain amount of time elapses during operation

●

The accelerator pedal is depressed a large amount

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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 engine off. The EPS system should return to normal within 10
minutes.

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If a message about AWD is shown on the multi-information display

Perform the following actions.

Message

Details/Actions

“AWD  System  Overheated

Switching to 2WD Mode”

AWD system is overheating.



Perform the following actions.

• Reduce the vehicle speed until the mes-

sage disappears.

• Stop  the  vehicle  in  a  safe  place  and  let

the engine idle.

Once  the  display  message  on  the  multi-

information  display  turns  off,  there  is  no

problem continuing to drive.

If  the  message  does  not  disappear,  have

your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

“AWD  System  Overheated

2WD Mode Engaged”

The  vehicle  switched  from  all-wheel  drive

(AWD) to front wheel drive due to overheat-

ing.



Perform the following actions.

• Reduce the vehicle speed until the mes-

sage disappears.

• Stop  the  vehicle  in  a  safe  place  and  let

the engine idle.

Once  the  display  message  on  the  multi-

information display turns off, the AWD sys-

tem returns to normal.

If  the  message  does  not  disappear,  have

your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

“AWD  System  Malfunction
2WD Mode Engaged 
Visit Your Dealer”

A malfunction occurred in the AWD system.



Have  your  vehicle  checked  by  your
Toyota dealer immediately.

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The ABS does not operate effectively when

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The  limits  of  tire  gripping  performance  have  been  exceeded  (such  as
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).

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The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.

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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
following situations:

●

When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads

●

When driving with tire chains

●

When driving over bumps on the road

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When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces

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TRAC/VSC may not operate effectively when

Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC/VSC system is operating. 
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be
lost.

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Active Cornering Assist does not operate effectively when

●

Do not overly rely on Active Cornering Assist. Active Cornering Assist may
not operate effectively when accelerating down slopes or driving on slip-
pery road surfaces.

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When  Active  Cornering  Assist  frequently  operates,  Active  Cornering
Assist  may  temporarily  stop  operating  to  ensure  proper  operation  of  the
brakes, TRAC and VSC.

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Hill- start assist control does not operate effectively when

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Do not overly rely on hill-start assist control. Hill-start assist control may
not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered with ice.

●

Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold the
vehicle  stationary for an  extended  period  of time. Do not attempt to  use
hill-start assist control to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so may
lead to an accident.

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When the TRAC/VSC is activated

The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.

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When the TRAC/VSC systems are turned off

Be  especially  careful  and  drive  at  a  speed  appropriate  to  the  road  condi-
tions. As these are the systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving
force, do not turn the TRAC/VSC systems off unless necessary.

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Secondary Collision Brake

Do not overly rely solely upon the Secondary Collision Brake. This system
is designed to help reduce the possibility of further damage due to a sec-
ondary collision, however, that effect changes according to various condi-
tions. Overly relying on the system may result in death or serious injury.

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Replacing tires

Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and
total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the
recommended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRAC and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires
are installed on the vehicle.
Contact  your Toyota  dealer  for  further  information  when  replacing  tires  or
wheels.

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Handling of tires and the suspension

Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.