Toyota Corolla Hatchback (2021 year). Manual in english - part 4

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

●

“LDA Unavailable”

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

●

“LDA Unavailable at Current 
Speed”

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

●

“LDA Unavailable Below Approx. 
32MPH”

The LDA system cannot be used as 
the vehicle speed is less than 
approximately 32 mph (50 km/h). 
Drive the vehicle at approximately 
32 mph (50 km/h) or more.

■

Customization

Function settings can be changed. 
(Customizable features: 



P.535)

*

: If equipped

■

Meter display

Multi-information display

Dynamic radar cruise 

control with full-speed 

range

*

In vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode, the 
vehicle automatically accel-
erates, decelerates and 
stops to match the speed 
changes of the preceding 
vehicle even if the accelera-
tor 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.207)



Constant speed control 
mode (



P.211)

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Set speed
Indicators

■

Operation switches

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance 

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

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 pay-

ing careful attention to your sur-

roundings.

●

The dynamic radar cruise con-

trol with full-speed range pro-

vides 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.213

• Conditions under which the 

vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-

trol mode may not function cor-

rectly: 



P.214

●

Set the speed appropriately 

depending on the speed limit, 

traffic flow, road conditions, 

weather conditions, etc. The 

driver is responsible for check-

ing the set speed.

●

Even when the system is func-

tioning normally, the condition of 

the preceding vehicle as 

detected by the system may dif-

fer from the condition observed 

by the driver. Therefore, the 

driver must always remain alert, 

assess the danger of each situ-

ation and drive safely. Relying 

solely on this system or assum-

ing 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.

■

Cautions regarding the driv-

ing assist systems

Observe the following precau-

tions, as there are limitations to 

the assistance provided by the 

system.

Failure to do so may cause an 

accident resulting in death or seri-

ous injury.

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WARNING

●

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 mechanism that 

allows careless or inattentive driv-

ing, 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 vehi-

cle’s surroundings.

●

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 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 

with full-speed range does not 

include functions which will pre-

vent or avoid collisions with vehi-

cles 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.

■

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 inappropri-

ate speed control and could 

cause an accident resulting in 

death or serious injury.

●

Roads where there are pedes-

trians, 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 pre-

vent the sensors from detecting 

correctly (fog, snow, sand-

storm, 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 deceleration

●

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 vehi-
cle-to-vehicle following distance, and operates to maintain a suitable 
following distance from the vehicle ahead. The desired vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance can also be set by operating the vehi-
cle-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 nec-
essary, 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, system 
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 accel-
erate to help to overtake a passing vehicle.

The system’s identification of what is an overtaking lane may be determined 
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 vehi-
cle 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.

1

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 deactivate the cruise con-
trol.

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.211)

2

Accelerate or decelerate, 
with accelerator pedal opera-
tion, to the desired vehicle 
speed (at or above approxi-
mately 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 

Setting the vehicle speed 
(vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode)

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set speed.

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

1

Increases the speed (Except 
when the vehicle has been 
stopped by system control in 
vehicle-to-vehicle distance 
control mode)

2

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 dis-
tance control mode, the set 
speed will be increased or 
decreased as follows:



For the U.S. mainland, 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 and 
Puerto 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.211), 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”

Pressing the switch changes the 
vehicle-to-vehicle distance as 

Adjusting the set speed

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

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follows:

1

Long

2

Medium

3

Short

The vehicle-to-vehicle distance is 
set automatically to long mode 
when the engine switch is turned to 
ON.

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 accor-
dance with vehicle speed. When 
the vehicle is stopped by system 
control, the vehicle stops at a 
certain vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance depending on the situa-
tion.

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

Your vehicle will also resume 
follow-up cruising if the acceler-
ator pedal is depressed after the 
vehicle ahead of you starts off.

Vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance settings (vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance 
control mode)

Distance 

options

Vehicle-to-vehicle dis-

tance

Long

Approximately 160 ft. 

(50 m)

Medium

Approximately 130 ft. 

(40 m)

Short

Approximately 100 ft. 

(30 m)

Resuming follow-up 
cruising when the vehicle 
has been stopped by sys-
tem control (vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance 
control mode)

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Pressing the cancel switch 
cancels 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.)

2

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

When your vehicle is too close 
to a vehicle ahead, and suffi-
cient automatic deceleration via 
the cruise control is not possi-
ble, 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, warn-
ings may not occur even when 
the vehicle-to-vehicle distance is 
small.



When the speed of the pre-
ceding 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 acceler-
ator pedal

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

Canceling and resuming 
the speed control

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

Selecting constant speed 
control mode

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1

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

Immediately after the switch is 
pressed, the dynamic radar cruise 
control indicator will come on. After-
wards, it switches to the cruise con-
trol indicator.

Switching to constant speed control 
mode is only possible when operat-
ing the switch with the cruise con-
trol off.

2

Accelerate or decelerate, 
with accelerator pedal opera-
tion, to the desired vehicle 
speed (at or above approxi-
mately 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.209

Canceling and resuming the speed 

setting: 



P.211

■

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 approx-
imately 20 mph (30 km/h) or more. 
(However, when the vehicle speed 
is set while driving at below 
approximately 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 oper-
ating the accelerator pedal. After 
accelerating, the set speed 
resumes. However, during vehi-
cle-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 follow-up cruising if the 
vehicle ahead starts off within 
approximately 3 seconds after the 
switch is pressed.

●

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

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Automatic cancelation of vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control 
mode

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control 
mode is automatically canceled in 
the following 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 cor-
rectly 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.

■

Automatic cancelation of con-
stant speed control mode

Constant speed control mode is 
automatically canceled in the follow-
ing situations:

●

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.

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

■

Brake operation

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

■

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

Warning messages and buzzers are 
used to indicate a system malfunc-
tion 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.172, 482)

■

When the sensor may not be 
correctly detecting the vehicle 
ahead

In the case of the following and 
depending on the conditions, oper-
ate the brake pedal when decelera-
tion 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 vehi-
cles, the approach warning 
(



P.211) 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.)

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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

■

Conditions under which the 
vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode may not function cor-
rectly

In the case of the following condi-
tions, operate the brake pedal (or 
accelerator 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 road curves or when the 
lanes are narrow

●

When steering wheel operation or 
your position in the lane is unsta-
ble

●

When the vehicle ahead of you 
decelerates suddenly

●

When driving on a road sur-
rounded 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

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: If equipped

■

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

*

In vehicle-to-vehicle dis-

tance control mode, the 

vehicle automatically accel-

erates and decelerates 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 on freeways 

and highways.



Vehicle-to-vehicle distance 

control mode (



P.218)



Constant speed control 

mode (



P.222)

System Components

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 pay-

ing careful attention to your sur-

roundings.

●

The dynamic radar cruise con-

trol 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.223

• Conditions under which the 

vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-

trol mode may not function cor-

rectly: 



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WARNING

●

Set the speed appropriately 

depending on the speed limit, 

traffic flow, road conditions, 

weather conditions, etc. The 

driver is responsible for check-

ing the set speed.

●

Even when the system is func-

tioning normally, the condition of 

the preceding vehicle as 

detected by the system may dif-

fer from the condition observed 

by the driver. Therefore, the 

driver must always remain alert, 

assess the danger of each situ-

ation and drive safely. Relying 

solely on this system or assum-

ing 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 control main switch when 

not in use.

■

Cautions regarding the driv-

ing assist systems

Observe the following precau-

tions, as there are limitations to 

the assistance provided by the 

system.

Failure to do so may cause an 

accident resulting in death or seri-

ous injury.

●

Assisting the driver to measure 

following distance

The dynamic radar cruise control 

is only intended to help the driver 

in determining the following dis-

tance between the driver’s own 

vehicle and a designated vehicle 

traveling ahead. It is not a mecha-

nism that allows careless or inat-

tentive 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 vehi-

cle’s surroundings.

●

Assisting the driver to judge 

proper following distance

The dynamic radar cruise control 

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 vigi-

lant 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 prevent or avoid collisions 

with vehicles ahead of your vehi-

cle. 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 situ-

ations. 

Doing so may result in inappropri-

ate speed control and could 

cause an accident resulting in 

death or serious injury.

●

Roads where there are pedes-

trians, 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 pre-

vent the sensors from detecting 

correctly (fog, snow, sand-

storm, 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 deceleration

●

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 vehi-
cle-to-vehicle following distance, and operates to maintain a suitable 
following distance from the vehicle ahead. The desired vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance can also be set by operating the vehi-
cle-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 nec-
essary, 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 accel-
erate to help to overtake a passing vehicle.

The system’s identification of what is an overtaking lane may be determined 
solely based on the location of the steering wheel in the vehicle (left side 

Driving in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

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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 vehi-
cle 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.

1

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 deactivate the cruise con-
trol.

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.222)

2

Accelerate or decelerate, 
with accelerator pedal opera-
tion, to the desired vehicle 

speed (at or above approxi-
mately 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.

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

Setting the vehicle speed 
(vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode)

Adjusting the set speed

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1

Increases the speed

2

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 dis-
tance control mode, the set 
speed will be increased or 
decreased as follows:



For the U.S. mainland, 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 and 
Puerto 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.222), 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”

Pressing the switch changes the 
vehicle-to-vehicle distance as 
follows:

1

Long

2

Medium

3

Short

The vehicle-to-vehicle distance is 
set automatically to long mode 
when the engine switch is turned to 
ON.

If a vehicle is running ahead of you, 

the preceding vehicle mark 

 will 

also be displayed.

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

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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 accor-
dance with vehicle speed.

1

Pressing the cancel switch 
cancels the speed control.

The speed control is also canceled 
when the brake pedal is depressed.

2

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 suffi-
cient automatic deceleration via 
the cruise control is not possi-
ble, 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, warn-
ings may not occur even when 
the vehicle-to-vehicle distance is 
small.



When the speed of the pre-
ceding vehicle matches or 

Vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance settings (vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance 
control mode)

Distance 

options

Vehicle-to-vehicle dis-

tance

Long

Approximately 160 ft. 

(50 m)

Medium

Approximately 130 ft. 

(40 m)

Short

Approximately 100 ft. 

(30 m)

Canceling and resuming 
the speed control

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

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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 acceler-
ator pedal

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

1

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

Immediately after the switch is 
pressed, the dynamic radar cruise 
control indicator will come on. After-
wards, it switches to the cruise con-
trol indicator.

Switching to constant speed control 
mode is only possible when operat-
ing the switch with the cruise con-

trol off.

2

Accelerate or decelerate, 
with accelerator pedal opera-
tion, to the desired vehicle 
speed (at or above approxi-
mately 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.219

Canceling and resuming the speed 
setting: 



P.221

■

Dynamic radar cruise control 
can be set when

●

The shift lever is in range 2nd or 
higher.

●

Depending on the control mode, 
this item can be set at the follow-
ing speeds.

Selecting constant speed 
control mode

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• Vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-

trol mode: Approximately 20 mph 
(30 km/h) or more

• Constant speed control mode: 

Approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) 
or more

■

Accelerating after setting the 
vehicle speed

The vehicle can accelerate by oper-
ating the accelerator pedal. After 
accelerating, the set speed 
resumes. However, during vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control 
mode, the vehicle speed may 
decrease below the set speed in 
order to maintain the distance to the 
preceding vehicle.

■

Shift position selection

Select a shift position according to 
the vehicle speed. If the engine 
speed is too high or too low, control 
may be automatically canceled.

■

Automatic cancelation of vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control 
mode

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control 
mode is automatically canceled in 
the following 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 cor-
rectly because it is covered in 
some way.

●

Pre-collision braking is activated.

●

When the shift lever is in N or the 
clutch pedal is depressed for a 
certain amount of time or more.

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.

■

Automatic cancelation of con-
stant speed control mode

Constant speed control mode is 
automatically canceled in the follow-
ing situations:

●

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.

●

When the shift lever is in N or the 
clutch pedal is depressed for a 
certain amount of time or more.

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

■

Brake operation

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

■

Warning messages and buzzers 
for dynamic radar cruise con-
trol

Warning messages and buzzers are 
used to indicate a system malfunc-
tion 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.172, 482)

■

When the sensor may not be 
correctly detecting the vehicle 
ahead

In the case of the following and 
depending on the conditions, oper-
ate the brake pedal when decelera-
tion of the system is insufficient or 
operate the accelerator pedal when 

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acceleration is required.

As the sensor may not be able to 
correctly detect these types of vehi-
cles, the approach warning 
(



P.221) 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

■

Conditions under which the 
vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode may not function cor-
rectly

In the case of the following condi-
tions, operate the brake pedal (or 
accelerator 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 road curves or when the 
lanes are narrow

●

When steering wheel operation or 
your position in the lane is unsta-
ble

●

When the vehicle ahead of you 
decelerates suddenly

●

When driving on a road sur-
rounded 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

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*

: If equipped

When the front camera recog-

nizes a sign, the sign will be dis-

played on the multi-information 

display.



When the driving support sys-

tem information is selected, a 

maximum of 3 signs can be 

displayed. (



P.82)



When a tab other than the 

driving support system infor-

mation is selected, the follow-

ing types of road signs will be 

displayed.  (



P.82)

• Speed limit sign
• Do Not Enter sign (when notifica-

tion is necessary)

If signs other than speed limit signs 

are recognized, they will be dis-

played in an overlapping stack 

RSA (Road Sign 

Assist)

*

The RSA system recognizes 

specific road signs using 

the front camera 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 recog-

nized road signs, it notifies 

the driver through a visual 

notification and notification 

buzzer .

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 replace-

ment for a driver’s own vision and 

awareness. Drive safely by 

always paying careful attention to 

the traffic rules.

Indication on the 

multi-information display

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under the current speed limit sign.

The following types of road 
signs, including electronic signs 
and blinking signs, are recog-
nized.

A non-official or a recently intro-
duced traffic sign may not be recog-
nized.

Speed limit

Do Not Enter

Stop

Yield

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



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



When the RSA system recog-

nizes a do not enter sign and 
determines 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

1

Press  

or  

of the meter 

control switches and select 

2

Press  

or  

of the meter 

control switches and select 

, then press 

■

Automatic turn-off of RSA sign 
display

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

●

The system determines that your 
vehicle has passed the sign.

●

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

■

Conditions in which the func-
tion may not operate or detect 
correctly

In the following situations, RSA 
does not operate normally and may 
not recognize 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.

Supported types of road 
signs

Notification function

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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 cam-
era.

●

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 com-
patible sign is recognized.

●

Side road speed signs may be 
detected and displayed (if posi-
tioned 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 
positioned 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 speed information displayed 
on the meter and on the naviga-
tion 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 dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play, the same sign displays again 
when the engine switch is turned to 
ON.

■

If “RSA Malfunction Visit Your 
Dealer” is shown

The system may be malfunctioning. 
Have the vehicle inspected by your 
Toyota dealer.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 
(Customizable features:



P.535)

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: If equipped

Meter control switches

Turning the Blind Spot Monitor 

on/off.

Outside rear view mirror indi-

cators

When a vehicle is detected in a 

blind spot of the outside rear view 

mirrors or approaching rapidly from 

behind into a blind spot, the outside 

rear view mirror indicator on the 

detected side will illuminate. If the 

turn signal lever is operated toward 

the detected side, the outside rear 

view mirror indicator flashes.

BSM indicator

Illuminates when the Blind Spot 

Monitor is enabled

■

Outside rear view mirror indica-

tor visibility

In strong sunlight, the outside rear 

view mirror indicator may be difficult 

to see.

■

When “Blind Spot Monitor 

Unavailable” is shown on the 

multi-information display

Ice, snow, mud, etc., may be 

attached to the rear bumper around 

the sensors. (



P.230) The system 

should return to normal operation 

after removing the ice, snow, mud, 

etc. from the rear bumper. Addition-

ally, the sensors may not operate 

BSM (Blind Spot Moni-

tor)

*

The Blind Spot Monitor is a 

system that uses rear side 

radar sensors installed on 

the inner side of the rear 

bumper on the left and right 

side to assist the driver in 

confirming safety when 

changing lanes.

WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the use of 

the system

The driver is solely responsible for 

safe driving. Always drive safely, 

taking care to observe your sur-

roundings.
The Blind Spot Monitor is a sup-

plementary function which alerts 

the driver that a vehicle is in a 

blind spot of the outside rear view 

mirrors or is approaching rapidly 

from behind into a blind spot. Do 

not overly rely on the Blind Spot 

Monitor. As the function cannot 

judge if it is safe to change lanes, 

over reliance could lead to an 

accident resulting in death or seri-

ous injury.
As the system may not function 

correctly under certain condi-

tions, the driver’s own visual con-

firmation of safety is necessary.

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normally when driving in extremely 
hot or cold environments.

■

When “Blind Spot Monitor Mal-
function Visit Your Dealer” is 
shown on the multi-information 
display

There may be a sensor malfunction 

of misaligned. Have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 
(



P.535)

■

Certification



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, Guam and Puerto Rico



For vehicles sold in Canada

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Use the meter control switches 

to turn on/off the function.

1

Press  

or  

to 

select .

2

Press  

or  

to 

select  

and then press 

.

WARNING

■

Handling the rear side radar 

sensor

Blind Spot Monitor sensors are 

installed behind the left and right 

sides of the rear bumper respec-

tively. Observe the following to 

ensure the Blind Spot Monitor can 

operate correctly.

●

Keep the sensors and the sur-

rounding areas on the rear 

bumper clean at all times.

If a sensor or its surrounding area 

on the rear bumper is dirty or cov-

ered with snow, the Blind Spot 

Monitor may not operate and a 

warning message (



P.228) will 

be displayed. In this situation, 

clear off the dirt or snow and drive 

the vehicle with the operation con-

ditions of the BSM function 

(



P.232) satisfied for approxi-

mately 10 minutes. If the warning 

message does not disappear, 

have the vehicle inspected by 

your Toyota dealer.

●

Do not attach accessories, 

stickers (including transparent 

stickers), aluminum tape, etc. to 

a sensor or its surrounding area 

on the rear bumper.

●

Do not subject a sensor or its 

surrounding area on the rear 

bumper to a strong impact.

If a sensor is moved even 

slightly off position, the system 

may malfunction and vehicles 

may not be detected correctly.

In the following situations, have 

your vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer.

• A sensor or its surrounding area 

is subject to a strong impact.

• If the surrounding area of a sen-

sor is scratched or dented, or 

part of them has become dis-

connected.

●

Do not disassemble the sensor.

●

Do not modify the sensor or sur-

rounding area on the rear 

bumper.

●

If a sensor or the rear bumper 

needs to be removed/installed 

or replaced, contact your Toyota 

dealer.

●

Do not paint the rear bumper 

any color other than an official 

Toyota color.

Turning the Blind Spot 

Monitor on/off

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Vehicles that can be detected by the Blind Spot Monitor

The Blind Spot Monitor uses rear side radar sensors to detect the fol-
lowing vehicles traveling in adjacent lanes and advises the driver of 
the presence of such vehicles via the indicators on the outside rear 
view mirrors.

Vehicles that are traveling in areas that are not visible using the 
outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)

Vehicles that are approaching rapidly from behind in areas that 
are not visible using the outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)

■

The Blind Spot Monitor detection areas

The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.

The range of each detection area is:

Approximately 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) to 11.5 ft. (3.5 m) from either side of 

the vehicle

*1

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) forward of the rear bumper

Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from the rear bumper

Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) to 197 ft. (60 m) from the rear 

bumper

*2

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*1

: The area between the side of the vehicle and 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the side 

of the vehicle cannot be detected.

*2

: The greater the difference in speed between your vehicle and the 

detected vehicle is, the farther away the vehicle will be detected, causing 
the outside rear view mirror indicator to illuminate or flash.

■

The Blind Spot Monitor is oper-
ational when

The Blind Spot Monitor is opera-
tional when all of the following con-
ditions are met:

●

The Blind Spot Monitor is on.

●

The shift lever is in a position 
other than R.

●

The vehicle speed is greater than 
approximately 10 mph (16 km/h).

■

The Blind Spot Monitor will 
detect a vehicle when

The Blind Spot Monitor will detect a 
vehicle present in the detection area 
in the following situations:

●

A vehicle in an adjacent lane over-
takes your vehicle.

●

You overtake a vehicle in adjacent 
lane slowly.

●

Another vehicle enters the detec-
tion area when it changes lanes.

■

Conditions under which the 
Blind Spot Monitor will not 
detect a vehicle

The Blind Spot Monitor is not 
designed to detect the following 
types of vehicles and/or objects:

●

Small motorcycles, bicycles, 
pedestrians, etc.

*

●

Vehicles traveling in the opposite 
direction

●

Guardrails, walls, signs, parked 
vehicles and similar stationary 
objects

*

●

Following vehicles that are in the 
same lane

*

●

Vehicles traveling 2 lanes away 
from your vehicle

*

●

Vehicles which are being over-
taken rapidly by your vehicle

*

*

: Depending on the conditions, 

detection of a vehicle and/or 
object may occur.

■

Conditions under which the 
Blind Spot Monitor may not 
function correctly

●

The Blind Spot Monitor may not 
detect vehicles correctly in the fol-
lowing situations:

• When the sensor is misaligned 

due to a strong impact to the sen-
sor or its surrounding area

• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, 

etc. is covering the sensor or sur-
rounding area on the rear bumper

• When driving on a road surface 

that is wet with standing water 
during bad weather, such as 
heavy rain, snow, or fog

• When multiple vehicles are 

approaching with only a small gap 
between each vehicle

• When the distance between your 

vehicle and a following vehicle is 
short

• When there is a significant differ-

ence in speed between your vehi-
cle and the vehicle that enters the 
detection area

• When the difference in speed 

between your vehicle and another 
vehicle is changing

• When a vehicle enters a detection 

area traveling at about the same 
speed as your vehicle

• As your vehicle starts from a stop, 

a vehicle remains in the detection 
area

• When driving up and down con-

secutive steep inclines, such as 
hills, dips in the road, etc.

• When driving on roads with sharp 

bends, consecutive curves, or 

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uneven surfaces

• When vehicle lanes are wide, or 

when driving on the edge of a 
lane, and the vehicle in an adja-
cent lane is far away from your 
vehicle

• When an accessory (such as a 

bicycle carrier) is installed to the 
rear of the vehicle

• When there is a significant differ-

ence in height between your vehi-
cle and the vehicle that enters the 
detection area

• Immediately after the Blind Spot 

Monitor is turned on

●

Instances of the Blind Spot Moni-
tor unnecessarily detecting a vehi-
cle and/or object may increase in 
the following situations:

• When the sensor is misaligned 

due to a strong impact to the sen-
sor or its surrounding area

• When the distance between your 

vehicle and a guardrail, wall, etc. 
that enters the detection area is 
short

• When driving up and down con-

secutive steep inclines, such as 
hills, dips in the road, etc.

• When vehicle lanes are narrow, or 

when driving on the edge of a 
lane, and a vehicle traveling in a 
lane other than the adjacent lanes 
enters the detection area

• When driving on roads with sharp 

bends, consecutive curves, or 
uneven surfaces

• When the tires are slipping or 

spinning

• When the distance between your 

vehicle and a following vehicle is 
short

• When an accessory (such as a 

bicycle carrier) is installed to the 
rear of the vehicle

*

: If equipped

Meter control switches

Turning the RCTA function on/off.

When the RCTA function is dis-
abled, the RCTA OFF indicator illu-
minates.

Outside rear view mirror indi-
cators

When a vehicle approaching from 

RCTA (Rear Cross Traf-

fic Alert) function

*

The RCTA function uses the 
BSM rear side radar sensors 
installed behind the rear 
bumper. This function is 
intended to assist the driver 
in checking areas that are 
not easily visible when 
backing up.

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the right or left at the rear of the 

vehicle is detected, both outside 

rear view mirror indicators will flash.

Audio system display

If a vehicle approaching from the 

right or left at the rear of the vehicle 

is detected, the RCTA icon 

(



P.233) for the detected side will 

be displayed on the audio system 

display. This illustration shows an 

example of a vehicle approaching 

from both sides of the vehicle.

RCTA buzzer

If a vehicle approaching from the 

right or left at the rear of the vehicle 

is detected, a buzzer will sound. 

The buzzer also sounds for approx-

imately 1 second immediately after 

the RCTA function is turned on.

Use the meter control switches 

to enable/disable the RCTA 

function. (



P.82)

1

Press 

 or 

 to select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 to select 

“RCTA” and then press 

.

■

Outside rear view mirror indica-

tor visibility

In strong sunlight, the outside rear 

view mirror indicator may be difficult 

to see.

■

Hearing the RCTA buzzer

The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to 

hear over loud noises, such as if the 

audio system volume is high.

■

When “Rear Cross Traffic Alert 

Unavailable” is shown on the 

multi-information display

Water, snow, mud, etc., may be 

attached to the rear bumper around 

the sensors. (



P.228) Removing 

the water, snow, mud, etc., from the 

attached to the rear bumper around 

the sensors to normal.
Additionally, the function may not 

function normally when used in 

Turning the RCTA func-

tion on/off

WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the use of 

the function

The driver is solely responsible for 

safe driving. Always drive safely, 

taking care to observe your sur-

roundings.
The RCTA function is only a sup-

plementary function which alerts 

the driver that a vehicle is 

approaching from the right or left 

at the rear of the vehicle. As the 

RCTA function may not function 

correctly under certain condi-

tions, the driver’s own visual con-

firmation of safety is necessary. 

Over reliance on this function may 

lead to an accident resulting 

death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

Before using the RCTA func-

tion

Do not place objects near the sen-

sors.

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■

Rear side radar sensors



P.228

■

Operation of the RCTA function

The RCTA function uses rear side radar sensors to detect vehicles 
approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle and alerts 
the driver of the presence of such vehicles by flashing the outside 
rear view mirror indicators and sounding a buzzer.

Approaching vehicles

Detection areas of approaching vehicles

■

RCTA icon display

When a vehicle approaching 
from the right or left at the rear 
of the vehicle is detected, the 
following will be displayed on 
the audio system display (if 
equipped).



Rear view monitor: Vehicles 
are approaching from both 

sides of the vehicle

■

RCTA function detection areas

The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.

 RCTA function

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The buzzer can alert the driver 
of faster vehicles approaching 
from farther away.

Example:

■

The RCTA function is opera-
tional when

The RCTA function operates when 
all of the following conditions are 
met:

●

The engine switch is in ON.

●

The RCTA function is on.

●

The shift lever is in R.

●

The vehicle speed is less than 
approximately 5 mph (8 km/h).

●

The approaching vehicle speed is 
between approximately 5 mph (8 
km/h) and 18 mph (28 km/h).

■

Conditions under which the 
RCTA function will not detect a 
vehicle

The RCTA function is not designed 
to detect the following types of vehi-
cles and/or objects:

●

Vehicles approaching from directly 
behind

●

Vehicles backing up in a parking 
space next to your vehicle

●

Vehicles that the sensors cannot 
detect due to obstructions

●

Guardrails, walls, signs, parked 
vehicles and similar stationary 
objects

*

●

Small motorcycles, bicycles, 
pedestrians, etc.

*

●

Vehicles moving away from your 
vehicle

●

Vehicles approaching from the 
parking spaces next to your vehi-
cle

*

*

: Depending on the conditions, 

detection of a vehicle and/or 
object may occur.

■

Conditions under which the 
RCTA function may not function 
correctly

●

The RCTA function may not detect 
vehicles correctly in the following 
situations:

• When a sensor is misaligned due 

to a strong impact to the sensor or 
its surrounding area

• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, 

etc. is covering a sensor or its sur-

Approaching 

vehicle speed

 Approximate 

alert distance

18 mph (28 
km/h) (fast)

65 ft. (20 m)

5 mph (8 km/h) 

(slow)

18 ft. (5.5 m)

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rounding area on the rear bumper

• When driving on a road surface 

that is wet with standing water 
during bad weather, such as 
heavy rain, snow, or fog

• When multiple vehicles are 

approaching with only a small gap 
between each vehicle

• If a vehicle is approaching the rear 

of your vehicle rapidly

• When a towing eyelet is installed 

to the rear of the vehicle.

• When backing up on a slope with 

a sharp change in grade

• When backing out of a shallow 

angle parking spot

• Immediately after the RCTA func-

tion is turned on

• Immediately after the engine is 

started with the RCTA function on

• When the sensors cannot detect a 

vehicle due to obstructions

●

Instances of the RCTA function 
unnecessarily detecting a vehicle 
and/or object may increase in the 
following situations:

• When a vehicle passes by the 

side of your vehicle

• When the parking space faces a 

street and vehicles are being 
driven on the street

• When the distance between your 

vehicle and metal objects, such as 
a guardrail, wall, sign, or parked 
vehicle, which may reflect electri-
cal waves toward the rear of the 
vehicle, is short

• When a towing eyelet is installed 

to the rear of the vehicle

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The rear view image is dis-
played when the shift lever is in 
R and the engine switch is in 
ON.

The rear view monitor system 
will be deactivated when the 
shift lever is shifted to any posi-
tion other than R.

■

Screen description

The rear view monitor system screen will be displayed if the shift 
lever is shifted to R while the engine switch is in ON.

Rear view monitor sys-

tem



Audio

The rear view monitor sys-
tem assists the driver by 
displaying an image of the 
view behind the vehicle with 
fixed guide lines on the 
screen 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.



Audio Plus or Premium 
Audio

Owners of models equipped 
with a navigation/multime-
dia system should refer to 
the “NAVIGATION AND 
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM 
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Vehicle width extension guide line

Displays 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

This line indicates the estimated vehicle center on the ground.

Distance guide line

Displays a point approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (red) from the edge of the 
bumper.

Distance guide line

Displays a point approximately 3 ft. (1 m) (blue) from the edge of the 
bumper.

■

Area displayed on screen

Corners of bumper

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The rear view monitor system 
displays an image of the view 
from the bumper of the rear area 
of the vehicle.

The image adjustment proce-
dure for the rear view monitor 
system screen is the same as 
the procedure for adjusting the 
screen. (



P.270)



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 
displayed.



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 moni-
tor.

■

Rear view monitor system 
camera

The camera for the rear view 
monitor system is located as 

shown in the illustration.



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 camera lens clean 
with a soft and wet cloth.

■

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 visu-
ally.

The distances between the vehi-
cle 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 sit-
uations, there is a margin of 
error between the fixed guide 
lines on the screen and the 
actual distance/course on the 
road.



When the ground behind the 
vehicle slopes up sharply

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



When any part of the vehicle 
sags

A margin of error

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

■

When approaching 
three-dimensional objects

The distance guide lines are dis-
played according to flat surfaced 
objects (such as the road). It is 
not possible to determine the 
position of three-dimensional 
objects (such as vehicles) using 
the distance guide lines. When 
approaching a three-dimen-
sional object that extends out-
ward (such as the flatbed of a 
truck), be careful of the follow-
ing.



Vehicle width guide lines

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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 vehicle 
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.



Distance guide lines

Visually check the surroundings 
and the area behind the vehicle. On 
the screen, it appears that a truck is 

parking 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 distance to 

 and 

 is the 

same, and 

 is farther than 

 

and .

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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.

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Symptom

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 tempera-
ture is low



There are water drop-
lets 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, mer-
cury lights etc.

If this happens due to 
these causes, it does 
not indicate a malfunc-
tion. Back up while visu-
ally checking the 
vehicle’s surroundings. 
(Use the monitor again 
once conditions have 
been improved.) The 
procedure for adjusting 
the picture quality of the 
rear view monitor sys-
tem is the same as the 
procedure for adjusting 
the screen. (



P.270)

The image is blurry

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

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

The image is out of 
alignment

The camera or sur-
rounding area has 
received a strong 
impact.

Have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toy-
ota dealer.

The fixed guide lines 
are very far out of 
alignment

The camera position is 
out of alignment.

Have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toy-
ota dealer.



The vehicle is tilted 
(there is a heavy load 
on the vehicle, tire 
pressure is low due to 
a tire puncture, etc.)



The vehicle is used on 
an incline.

If this happens due to 
these causes, it does 
not indicate a malfunc-
tion.

Back up while visually 
checking the vehicle’s 
surroundings.

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WARNING

■

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 visu-

ally check all around the vehicle 

both directly and using the mirrors 

before proceeding. Observe the 

following precautions to avoid an 

accident that could result in death 

or serious injuries.

●

Never depend on the rear view 

monitor system entirely when 

backing up. The image and the 

position of the guide lines dis-

played on the screen may differ 

from the actual state. Use cau-

tion, just as you would when 

backing up any vehicle.

●

Be sure to back up slowly, 

depressing the brake pedal to 

control vehicle speed.

●

The instructions given are only 

guide lines. When and how 

much to turn the steering wheel 

will vary according to traffic con-

ditions, road surface condi-

tions, vehicle condition, etc. 

when parking. It is necessary to 

be fully aware of this before 

using the rear view monitor sys-

tem.

●

When parking, be sure to check 

that the parking space will 

accommodate your vehicle 

before maneuvering into it.

●

Do not use the rear view moni-

tor system in the following 

cases:

• On icy or slick road surfaces, or 

in snow

• When using tire chains or emer-

gency tires

• When the back door 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 mov-

ing, 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 

proceeding.

●

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.240)

NOTICE

■

How to use the camera

●

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, disassemble or modify 

it. This may cause incorrect 

operation.

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: If equipped

Each time the switch is pressed, the 

system changes between sport 

mode and normal mode.

1

Normal mode

Provides an optimal balance of fuel 

economy, quietness, and dynamic 

performance. Suitable for normal 

driving.

2

Sport mode

Controls the transmission and 

engine to provide quick, powerful 

acceleration. This mode also 

changes the steering feel, making it 

suitable for when agile driving 

response is desired, such as when 

driving on roads with many curves.
When the sport mode is selected, 

sport mode indicator comes on.

■

Automatic deactivation of sport 

mode

If the engine switch is turned off 

after driving in sport mode, the drive 

NOTICE

• 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 camera 

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 rap-

idly, 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 malfunctioning.

●

Do not expose the camera to 

strong impact as this could 

cause a malfunction. If this hap-

pens, have the vehicle 

inspected by your Toyota dealer 

as soon as possible.

Driving mode select 

switch

*

The driving modes can be 

selected to suit driving con-

dition.

Selecting a drive mode

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mode will be changed to normal 
mode.

■

ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys-
tem)

Helps to prevent wheel lock 
when the brakes are applied 
suddenly, or if the brakes are 
applied while driving on a slip-
pery road surface

■

Brake assist

Generates an increased level of 
braking force after the brake 
pedal is depressed when the 
system detects a panic stop sit-
uation

■

VSC (Vehicle Stability Con-
trol)

Helps the driver to control skid-
ding when swerving suddenly or 
turning on slippery road sur-
faces.

Driving assist systems

To keep driving safety and 
performance, the following 
systems operate automati-
cally in response to various 
driving situations. Be 
aware, however, that these 
systems are supplementary 
and should not be relied 
upon too heavily when oper-
ating the vehicle.

Summary of the driving 
assist systems

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Enhanced VSC (Enhanced 
Vehicle Stability Control)

Provides cooperative control of 
the ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional 
stability when swerving on slip-
pery road surfaces by con-
trolling steering performance.

■

Secondary Collision Brake

When the airbag sensor detects 
a collision, the brakes and stop 
lights are automatically con-
trolled to reduce the vehicle 
speed and that helps 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 slip-
pery roads

■

Active Cornering Assist 
(ACA)

Helps to prevent the vehicle 
from drifting to the outer side by 
performing inner wheel brake 
control when attempting to 
accelerate while turning

■

Hill-start assist control

Helps to reduce the backward 
movement of the vehicle when 
starting on an uphill

■

EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing)

Employs an electric motor to 
reduce the amount of effort 

needed to turn the steering 
wheel.

■

When the TRAC/VSC systems 
are operating

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

■

Disabling the TRAC system

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 

.

The “Traction Control Turned OFF” 
will be shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.

Press 

 again to turn the system 

back on.

■

Turning off both TRAC and VSC 
systems

To turn the TRAC and VSC systems 

off, press and hold

 for more 

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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 system 

back on.

*

: PCS will also be disabled (only 

Pre-Collision warning is avail-
able). The PCS warning light will 
come on and a message will be 
displayed on the multi-information 
display. (



P.185)

■

When the message is dis-
played on the multi-information 
display showing 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:

●

Vehicles with a continuously vari-
able transmission: The shift lever 
is in a position other than P or N 
(when starting off forward/back-
ward on an upward incline).

●

Vehicles with a manual transmis-
sion: The shift lever is in a position 
other than R when starting off for-
ward on an upward incline, or the 
shift lever is in R when starting off 
backward on an upward incline.

●

The vehicle is stopped

●

The accelerator pedal is not 
depressed

●

The parking brake is not engaged

■

Automatic system cancelation 
of hill-start assist control

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

●

Vehicles with a continuously vari-
able transmission: The shift lever 
is shifted to P or N.

●

Vehicles with a manual transmis-
sion: The shift lever is shifted to R 
when starting off forward on an 
upward incline, or the shift lever is 
shifted to other than R when start-
ing off backward on an upward 
incline.

●

The accelerator pedal is 
depressed

●

The parking brake is engaged

●

2 seconds at maximum elapsed 
after the brake pedal is released

■

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

●

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

●

Any of the following conditions 
may occur when the above sys-
tems 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.

■

Active Cornering Assist opera-
tion sounds and vibrations

When the Active Cornering Assist is 
operated, operation sounds and 
vibrations may be generated from 

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EPS operation sound

When the steering wheel is oper-

ated, 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 

automatically re-enabled in the fol-

lowing 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 sys-

tems are turned off, automatic 

re-enabling will not occur when 

vehicle speed increases.

■

Operating conditions of Active 

Cornering Assist

The system operates when the fol-

lowing occurs.

●

TRAC/VSC can operate

●

The driver is attempting to accel-

erate while turning

●

The system detects that the vehi-

cle is drifting to the outer side

●

The brake pedal is released

■

Reduced effectiveness of the 

EPS system

The effectiveness of the EPS sys-

tem is reduced to prevent the sys-

tem from overheating when there is 

frequent steering input over an 

extended period of time. The steer-

ing 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.

■

Secondary Collision Brake 

operating conditions

The vehicle speed is approximately 

6 mph (10 km/h) or more and the 

airbag sensor detects a collision. 

(The Secondary Collision Brake will 

not operate when the vehicle speed 

is below approximately 6 mph [10 

km/h].)

■

Secondary Collision Brake 

automatic cancellation

The Secondary Collision Brake is 

automatically canceled in the follow-

ing situations:

●

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

WARNING

■

The ABS does not operate 

effectively when

●

The limits of tire gripping perfor-

mance have been exceeded 

(such as excessively worn tires 

on a snow covered road).

●

The vehicle hydroplanes while 

driving at high speed on wet or 

slick roads.

■

Stopping distance when the 

ABS is operating may exceed 

that of normal conditions

The ABS is not designed to 

shorten the vehicle’s stopping dis-

tance. Always maintain a safe dis-

tance from the vehicle in front of 

you, especially in the following sit-

uations:

●

When driving on dirt, gravel or 

snow-covered roads

●

When driving with tire chains

●

When driving over bumps in 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 

slippery road surfaces, even if the 

TRAC/VSC system is operating. 

Drive the vehicle carefully in con-

ditions where stability and power 

may be lost.

■

Active Cornering Assist does

not operate effectively when

●

Do not overly rely on Active

Cornering Assist. Active Corner-

ing Assist may not operate

effectively when accelerating

down slopes or driving on slip-

pery road surfaces.

●

When Active Cornering Assist

frequently operates, Active Cor-

nering Assist may temporarily

stop operating to ensure proper

operation of the brakes, TRAC

and VSC.

■

Hill-start assist control does

not operate effectively when

●

Do not overly rely on hill-start

assist control. Hill-start assist

control may not operate effec-

tively on steep inclines and

roads covered with ice.

●

Unlike the parking brake,

hill-start assist control is not

intended to hold the vehicle sta-

tionary 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 acci-

dent.

■

When the TRAC/VSC is acti-

vated

The slip indicator light flashes. 

Always drive carefully. Reckless 

driving may cause an accident. 

Exercise particular care when the 

indicator light flashes.

■

When the TRAC/VSC systems

are turned off

Be especially careful and drive at 

a speed appropriate to the road 

conditions. As these are the sys-

tems to help ensure vehicle stabil-

ity and driving force, do not turn 

the TRAC/VSC systems off 

unless necessary.

■

Secondary Collision Brake

Do not overly rely on the Second-

ary Collision Brake. This system 

is designed to help reduce the 

possibility of further damage due 

to a secondary collision, however, 

that effect changes according to 

various conditions. Overly relying 

on the system may result in death 

or serious injury.

■

Replacing tires

Make sure that all tires are of the 

specified size, brand, tread pat-

tern 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 sys-

tems will not function correctly if 

different tires are installed on the 

vehicle.

Contact your Toyota dealer for fur-

ther information when replacing 

tires or wheels.

■

Handling of tires and the sus-

pension

Using tires with any kind of prob-

lem or modifying the suspension 

will affect the driving assist sys-

tems, and may cause a system to 

malfunction.

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

Use fluids that are appropriate 

to the prevailing outside tem-

peratures.

• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid



Have a service technician 

inspect the condition of the 

battery.



Have the vehicle fitted with 

four snow tires or purchase a 

set of tire chains for the front 

tires.

Ensure that all tires are the same 

size and brand, and that chains 

match the size of the tires.

Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary 

preparations and inspec-

tions before driving the 

vehicle in winter. Always 

drive the vehicle in a man-

ner appropriate to the pre-

vailing weather conditions.

Pre-winter preparations

WARNING

■

Driving with snow tires

Observe the following precautions 

to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in a 

loss of vehicle control and cause 

death or serious injury.

●

Use tires of the size specified.

●

Maintain the recommended 

level of air pressure.

●

Do not drive in excess of 75 

mph (120 km/h), regardless of 

the type of snow tires being 

used.

●

Use snow tires on all, not just 

some wheels.

■

Driving with tire chains

Observe the following precautions 

to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in the 

vehicle being unable to be driven 

safely, and may cause death or 

serious injury.

●

Do not drive in excess of the 

speed limit specified for the tire 

chains being used, or 30 mph 

(50 km/h), whichever is lower.

●

Avoid driving on bumpy road 

surfaces or over potholes.

●

Avoid sudden acceleration, 

abrupt steering, sudden brak-

ing and shifting operations that 

cause sudden engine braking.

●

Slow down sufficiently before 

entering a curve to ensure that 

vehicle control is maintained.

●

Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing 

Assist) system. (if equipped)

●

Do not use LDA (Lane Depar-

ture Alert with steering control) 

system. (if equipped)

NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing snow 

tires

Request repairs or replacement of 

snow tires from Toyota dealers or 

legitimate tire retailers.

This is because the removal and 

attachment of snow tires affects 

the operation of the tire pressure 

warning valves and transmitters.

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Perform the following according 
to the driving conditions:



Do not try to forcibly open a 
window or move a wiper that 
is frozen. Pour warm water 
over the frozen area to melt 
the ice. Wipe away the water 
immediately to prevent it from 
freezing.



To ensure proper operation of 
the climate control system 
fan, remove any snow that 
has accumulated on the air 
inlet vents in front of the wind-
shield.



Check for and remove any 
excess ice or snow that may 
have accumulated on the 
exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, 
chassis, around the tires or on 
the brakes.



Remove any snow or mud 
from the bottom of your shoes 
before getting in the vehicle.

Accelerate the vehicle slowly, 
keep a safe distance between 
you and the vehicle ahead, and 
drive at a reduced speed suit-
able to road conditions.



Park the vehicle and shift the 
shift lever to P (continuously 

variable transmission), or 1 or 
R (manual  transmission) 
without setting the parking 
brake. The parking brake may 
freeze up, preventing it from 
being released. If the vehicle 
is parked without setting the 
parking brake, make sure to 
block the wheels.
Failure to do so may be dan-
gerous because it may cause 
the vehicle to move unexpect-
edly, possibly leading to an 
accident.



Vehicles with a continuously 
variable transmission: If the 
vehicle is parked without set-
ting the parking brake, con-
firm that the shift lever cannot 

be moved out of P

*

.

*

: The shift lever will be locked if it is 

attempted to be shifted from P to 
any other position without 
depressing the brake pedal. If the 
shift lever can be shifted from P, 
there may be a problem with the 
shift lock system. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

Use the correct tire chain size 
when mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each 
tire size.

Before driving the vehicle

When driving the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

Selecting tire chains

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4

Dr

iv

ing

Side chain (0.12 in. [3 mm] in 

diameter)
Side chain (0.39 in. [10 mm] 

in width)
Side chain (1.18 in. [30 mm] 

in length)
Cross chain (0.16 in. [4 mm] 

in diameter)
Cross chain (0.55 in. [14 mm] 

in width)
Cross chain (0.98 in. [25 mm] 

in length)

Regulations regarding the use 

of tire chains vary depending on 

location and type of road. 

Always check local regulations 

before installing chains.

■

Tire chain installation

Observe the following precautions 

when installing and removing 

chains:

●

Install and remove tire chains in a 

safe location.

●

Install tire chains on the front tires 

only. Do not install tire chains on 

the rear tires.

●

Install tire chains on the front tires 

as tightly as possible. Retighten 

chains after driving 1/4



1/2 mile 

(0.5



1.0 km).

●

Install tire chains following the 

instructions provided with the tire 

chains.

Regulations on the use of 

tire chains

NOTICE

■

Fitting tire chains

The tire pressure warning valves 

and transmitters may not function 

correctly when tire chains are fit-

ted.

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COROLLA H/B_U

5

5

Audio

Audio

.

5-1. Basic function

Buttons overview.........

257

Menu screen ...............

259

Status icon ..................

260

“Setup” screen ............

262

5-2. Basic information before

operation

Initial screen ................

263

Touch screen...............

264

Home screen...............

266

Entering letters and num-

bers/list screen operation

..................................

267

Screen adjustment ......

270

Linking multi-information 

display and the system

..................................

271

5-3. Connectivity settings

Registering/Connecting a 

Bluetooth

®

 device .....

272

Setting Bluetooth

®

 details

..................................

277

Wi-Fi

®

 Hotspot ............

284

Apple CarPlay/

Android Auto..............

289

5-4. Other settings

General settings ..........

296

Voice settings ..............

300

Vehicle settings ...........

301

5-5. Using the audio/visual

system

Quick reference ...........

303

Some basics................

304

5-6. Radio operation

AM/FM/SiriusXM

®

 Satellite 

Radio .........................

308

Internet radio ...............

313

5-7. Media operation

USB memory ...............

314

iPod/iPhone (Apple Car-

Play) ..........................

316

Android Auto................

319

Bluetooth

®

 audio .........

320

5-8. Audio/visual remote con-

trols

Steering switches ........

324

5-9. Audio settings

Setup ...........................

326

5-10.Tips for operating the

audio/visual system

Operating information..

327

5-11.Voice command system

operation

Voice command system

..................................

339

Command list ..............

342

5-12.Mobile Assistant opera-

tion

Mobile Assistant ..........

346

256

COROLLA H/B_U

5-13.Phone operation

(Hands-free system for 
cellular phones)

Quick reference...........

348

Some basics ...............

349

Placing a call using the 

Bluetooth

®

 hands-free sys-

tem ............................

353

Receiving a call using the 

Bluetooth

®

 hands-free sys-

tem ............................

356

Talking on the Bluetooth

®

 

hands-free system.....

357

Bluetooth

®

 phone message 

function......................

359

5-14.Phone settings

Setup...........................

364

5-15.What to do if... (Blue-

tooth

®

)

Troubleshooting ..........

374

5-16.Connected Services Over-

view

Functional overview ....

378

Type A: Function achieved 

by using a smart phone or 
DCM ..........................

379

Type B: Function achieved 

by using DCM and the sys-
tem ............................

382

Type C: Function achieved 

by using DCM............

383

Type D: Function achieved 

by using DCM and a 
smartphone ...............

384

5-17.Connected Services

Operation

Toyota apps .................

385

5-18.Toyota apps settings

Setup ...........................

389

5

Audio

257

5-1. Basic function

COROLLA H/B_U

5

Audio

5-1.Basic function

*

: If equipped



Audio Plus/Premium Audio

Owners of this system should refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MUL-
TIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

By touching the screen with your finger, you can control the 
selected functions. (



P.264, 264)

Press to seek up or down for a radio station or to access a 
desired track/file. (



P.308, 314, 316, 320)

Press to access the Bluetooth

®

 hands-free system. (



P.348)

When an Apple CarPlay connection is established, press to dis-

play the Phone app screen.

*1, 2

Press to display the Toyota apps screen.

*2, 3

 (



P.385)

Turn to change the radio station or skip to the next or previous 
track/file. (



P.308, 314, 316, 320)

Press to turn the audio/visual system on and off, and turn it to 
adjust the volume. Press and hold to restart the system. 

Buttons overview

*

Operations of each part

258

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(



P.263,  304)

When an Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connection is established,
press to display the Maps app screen.

*1, 2

Press to display the audio/visual system screen. (



P.303, 304)

Press to display the “Menu” screen. (



P.259)

Press to display the home screen. (



P.266)

*1

:For details about Apple CarPlay/Android Auto: 



P.289

*2

:This function is not made available in some countries or areas.

*3

:When an Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connection is established, this

function will be unavailable.

●

The screen shots in this document

and the actual screens of the sys-

tem differ depending on whether

the functions and/or a contract

existed.

WARNING

●

For safety, the driver should not

operate the system while

he/she is driving. Insufficient

attention to the road and traffic

may cause an accident.

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5

Audio

Press the “MENU” button to display the “Menu” screen.

Displays the clock. Select to display the clock settings screen. 
(



P.297)

Select to display the audio control screen. (



P.303)

Select to display the hands-free operation screen. (



P.348)

When an Apple CarPlay connection is established, select to dis-

play the Phone app screen.

*1

Select to display the application screen.

*1, 2

 (



P.385)

When an Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connection is established 
and this button displays “Apple CarPlay”/“Android Auto”, select to 

display the home screen of Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.

*1

 

(



P.289)

Vehicles without DCM: Select to display the fuel consumption 
screen. (



P.93)

Vehicles with DCM: Select to display the information screen.
Select “ECO” to display the fuel consumption screen. (



P.93)

The “Vehicle Alert History” shown on the information screen. 

*1

Select to display the “Setup” screen. (



P.262)

Select to adjust the contrast, brightness, etc. of the display. 
(



P.270)

*1

: This function is not made available in some countries or areas.

*2

: When an Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connection is established, this 

function will be unavailable.

Menu screen

Menu screen operation

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Indicate during data commu-
nication performed via Data 
Communication Module 

(DCM)

*1

The reception level of Data 
Communication Module 

(DCM) display

*1

 (



P.260)

The reception level of the 
connected phone display 
(



P.260)

Remaining battery charge 
display (



P.261)

Bluetooth

®

 phone connection 

condition display (



P.261)

Wi-Fi

®

 connection condition 

display

*1, 2

 (



P.284)

*1

: Vehicles with DCM

*2

: This function is not made avail-

able in some countries or areas.

●

The number of status icons that 
can be displayed differs depend-
ing on the displayed screen.

The level of reception does not 
always correspond with the level 
displayed on the cellular phone. 
The level of reception may not 
be displayed depending on the 
phone you have.

When the cellular phone is out 
of the service area or in a place 
inaccessible by radio waves, 

/

 is displayed.

“Rm” is displayed when receiv-
ing in a roaming area. While 
roaming, display “Rm” top-left 
on the icon.

The receiving area may not be 
displayed depending on the type 

of Bluetooth

®

 phone you have.



While connected with cellular 
phone

Status icon

Status icons are displayed 
at the top of the screen.

Status icon explanation

Reception level display

Level

Indicators

Poor

Excellent

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5

Audio



While using Data Communi-
cation Module (DCM)



While using Wi-Fi

®

Hotspot

●

When Wi-Fi

®

 Hotspot is off, no 

item is displayed.

The amount displayed does not 
always correspond with the 
amount displayed on the Blue-

tooth

®

 device.

The amount of battery charge 
left may not be displayed 
depending on the type of the 

Bluetooth

®

 device connected.

This system does not have a 
charging function.

An antenna for the Bluetooth

®

 

connection is built into the 
instrument panel.

The condition of the Bluetooth

®

 

connection may deteriorate and 
the system may not function 

when a Bluetooth

®

 phone is 

used in the following conditions 
and/or places:

The cellular phone is obstructed 
by certain objects (such as 
when it is behind the seat or in 
the glove box or console box).

The cellular phone is touching or 
is covered with metal materials.

Leave the Bluetooth

®

 phone in a 

place where the condition of the 

Bluetooth

®

 connection is good.

Level

Indicators

Poor

Excellent

Level

Indicators

No connection

Connected

Remaining battery charge 
display

Remaining 

charge

Indicators

Empty

Full

Bluetooth

®

 connection 

condition display

Indicators

Conditions

(Blue)

Indicates that the con-
dition of the Blue-

tooth

®

 connection is 

good.

(Gray)

While in this condition, 
sound quality during 
phone calls may dete-
riorate.

Indicates that the cel-
lular phone is not con-

nected via Bluetooth

®

.

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Press the “MENU” button, then 
select “Setup” to display the 
“Setup” screen. The items 
shown on the “Setup” screen 
can be set.

Select to change the selected 
language, operation sound 
settings, etc. (



P.296)

Select to set Bluetooth

®

 

device and Bluetooth

®

 sys-

tem settings. (



P.277)

Select to set audio settings. 
(



P.326)

Select to set the phone 
sound, contacts, message 
settings, etc. (



P.364)

Select to set the voice set-
tings. (



P.300)

Select to set vehicle informa-
tion. (



P.301)

Select to set Wi-Fi

®

 connec-

tion settings.

*1, 2

 (



P.285)

Select to set Toyota apps set-

tings.

*2

 (



P.389)

*1

: Vehicles with DCM

*2

: This function is not made avail-

able in some countries or areas.

“Setup” screen

“Setup” screen

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5

Au

dio

5-2.Basic information before operation

After a few seconds, the caution 

screen will be displayed.
After about 5 seconds or select-

ing “Continue”, the caution 

screen automatically switches to 

the next screen.

When system response is 

extremely slow, the system can 

be restarted.

1

Press and hold the “POWER 

VOLUME” knob for 3 sec-

onds or more.

Initial screen

When the engine switch is 

turned to ACC or ON, the 

initial screen will be dis-

played and the system will 

begin operating.

Caution screen

WARNING

●

When the vehicle is stopped 

with the engine running, always 

apply the parking brake for 

safety.

Restarting the system

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Operations are performed by touching the touch screen directly with 
your finger.

*

: The above operations may not be performed on all screens.

●

Flick operations may not be per-
formed smoothly at high altitudes.

This system is operated mainly 
by the buttons on the screen. 
(Referred to as screen buttons 
in this manual.)

When a screen button is 
touched, a beep sounds. (To set 
the beep sound: 



P.296)

●

If the system does not respond to 
touching a screen button, move 
your finger away from the screen 
and then touch it again.

●

Dimmed screen buttons cannot be 
operated.

Touch screen

Touch screen gestures

Operation method

Outline

Main use



Touch

Quickly touch and 
release once.



Selecting an item 
on the screen



Drag

*

Touch the screen 
with your finger, 
and move the 
screen to the 
desired position.



Scrolling the lists



Flick

*

Quickly move the 
screen by flicking 
with your finger.



Scrolling the main 
screen page

Touch screen operation

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5

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dio

●

The displayed image may become 

darker and moving images may 

be slightly distorted when the 

screen is cold.

●

In extremely cold conditions, the 

screen may not be displayed and 

the data input by a user may be 

deleted. Also, the screen buttons 

may be harder than usual to 

depress.

●

When you look at the screen 

through polarized material such as 

polarized sunglasses, the screen 

may be dark and hard to see. If 

so, look at the screen from differ-

ent angles, adjust the screen set-

tings on the display settings 

screen or take off your sun-

glasses.

●

When 

 is displayed on the 

screen, select 

 to return to 

the previous screen.

The operable areas of the 

capacitive touch screen buttons 

use capacitive touch sensors 

and may not operate properly in 

the following situations:



If the screen is dirty or wet



If a source of strong electro-

magnetic waves is brought 

near the screen



If a glove is worn during oper-

ation



If the screen is touched by a 

fingernail



If a stylus is used to operate 

the buttons



If your palm touches the oper-

able area of another button 

during operation



If a button is touched quickly



If the operable part of a 

capacitive touch screen but-

ton is touched by or covered 

with a metal object, such as 

the following, it may not oper-

ate properly:

• Magnetic isolation cards
• Metallic foil, such as the inner 

packaging of a cigarette box

• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Discs, such as a CD or DVD



If the operable part of a 

capacitive touch screen but-

ton is wiped, it may operate 

unintentionally.



If the capacitive touch screen 

button is being touched when 

the engine switch is changed 

to ACC or ON, the button may 

not operate properly. In this 

case, remove anything touch-

ing the button, turn the engine 

switch off and then turn it to 

ACC or ON, or restart the sys-

NOTICE

●

To prevent damaging the 

screen, lightly touch the screen 

buttons with your finger.

●

Do not use objects other than 

your finger to touch the screen.

●

Wipe off fingerprints using a 

glass cleaning cloth. Do not use 

chemical cleaners to clean the 

screen, as they may damage 

the touch screen.

Capacitive touch screen 

buttons

266

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COROLLA H/B_U

tem by press and hold the 
“POWER VOLUME” knob for 
3 seconds or more.

●

Capacitive touch screen button 
sensor sensitivity can be adjusted. 
(



P.296)

1

Press the “HOME” button.

2

Check that the home screen 
is displayed.



Selecting a screen will display 
it full screen.

●

The display information and area 
on the home screen can be cus-
tomize.

●

The home screen can be set to 
several types of split layouts

Home screen

On the home screen, multi-
ple screens, such as the 
audio/visual system screen, 
hands-free screen and clock 
screen, can be displayed 
simultaneously.

Home screen operation

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5

Audio

The display information/area on 
the home screen and the home 
screen layout can be changed.

1

Press the “MENU” button.

2

Select “Setup”.



If the general settings screen 
is not displayed, select “Gen-
eral”.

3

Select “Customize Home 
Screen”.

4

Select the items to be set.

Select to change the display 
information and area on the 
home screen.

Select to change the home 
screen layout.

When searching by a name or 
entering data, letters and num-
bers can be entered via the 
screen.

Text field. Entered charac-
ter(s) will be displayed.

Select to erase one charac-
ter. 
Select and hold to continue 
erasing characters.

Select to move the cursor.

Select to choose predictive 
text candidate for entered 
text. (



P.268)

Select to display a list of pre-
dictive text candidates when 
there is more than one. 
(



P.268)

Select to enter desired char-
acters.

Select to enter characters in 
lower case or in upper case.

Customizing the home 
screen

Entering letters and 

numbers/list screen 

operation

Entering letters and num-
bers