Toyota Corolla Hybrid (2021 year). Manual in english - part 3

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

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To adjust the mirror, operate 
the switch.

Up
Right
Down
Left

■

Mirror angle can be adjusted 

when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

■

When the mirrors are fogged up

The outside rear view mirrors can 

be cleared using the mirror defog-

gers. Turn on the rear window 

defogger to turn on the outside rear 

view mirror defoggers. (



P.387)

Push the mirror back in the 
direction of the vehicle’s rear.

WARNING

■

When the mirror defoggers 

are operating

Do not touch the rear view mirror 

surfaces, as they can become 

very hot and burn you.

Folding the mirrors

WARNING

■

When a mirror is moving

To avoid personal injury and mir-

ror malfunction, be careful not to 

get your hand caught by the mov-

ing mirror.

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3-5.Opening and closing the windows

The power windows can be 
opened and closed using the 
switches.
Operating the switch moves the 
windows as follows:

1

Closing

2

One-touch closing

*

3

Opening

4

One-touch opening

*

*

: To stop the window partway, 

operate the switch in the opposite 
direction.

■

The power windows can be 

operated when

The power switch is in ON.

■

Operating the power windows 

after turning the hybrid system 

off

The power windows can be oper-

ated for approximately 45 seconds 

after the power switch is turned to 

ACC or OFF. They cannot, however, 

be operated once either front door is 

opened.

■

Jam protection function

If an object becomes jammed 

between the window and the win-

dow frame while the window is clos-

ing, window movement is stopped 

and the window is opened slightly.

■

Catch protection function

If an object becomes caught 

between the door and window while 

the window is opening, window 

movement is stopped.

■

When the window cannot be 

opened or closed

When the jam protection function or 

catch protection function operates 

unusually and the door window can-

not be opened or closed, perform 

the following operations with the 

power window switch of that door.

●

Stop the vehicle. With the power 

switch in ON, within 4 seconds of 

the jam protection function or 

catch protection function activat-

ing, continuously operate the 

power window switch in the 

one-touch closing direction or 

one-touch opening direction so 

that the door window can be 

opened and closed.

●

If the door window cannot be 

opened and closed even when 

performing the above operations, 

perform the following procedure 

for function initialization.

1

Turn the power switch to ON.

2

Pull and hold the power window 

switch in the one-touch closing 

direction and completely close 

the door window.

3

Release the power window 

switch for a moment, resume 

pulling the switch in the 

one-touch closing direction, and 

hold it there for approximately 6 

seconds or more.

4

Press and hold the power win-

dow switch in the one-touch 

opening direction. After the door 

window is completely opened, 

continue holding the switch for 

an additional 1 second or more.

Power windows

Opening and closing the 
power windows

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Release the power window 

switch for a moment, resume 

pushing the switch in the 

one-touch opening direction, and 

hold it there for approximately 4 

seconds or more.

6

Pull and hold the power window 

switch in the one-touch closing 

direction again. After the door 

window is completely closed, 

continue holding the switch for a 

further 1 second or more.

If you release the switch while the 

window is moving, start again from 

the beginning.

If the window reverses and cannot 

be fully closed or opened, have the 

vehicle inspected by your Toyota 

dealer.

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Door lock linked window opera-

tion

●

The power windows can be 

opened and closed using the 
mechanical key.

*

 (



P.512)

●

The power windows can be 

opened using the wireless remote 
control.

*

 (



P.119)

*

: These settings must be custom-

ized at your Toyota dealer.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(



P.544)

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions. Failure to do so may result 

in death or serious injury.

■

Closing the windows

●

The driver is responsible for all 

the power window operations, 

including the operation for the 

passengers. In order to prevent 

accidental operation, especially 

by a child, do not let a child 

operate the power windows. It is 

possible for children and other 

passengers to have body parts 

caught in the power window. 

Also, when riding with a child, it 

is recommended to use the win-

dow lock switch. (



P.144)

●

Check to make sure that all pas-

sengers do not have any part of 

their body in a position where it 

could be caught when a window 

is being operated.

●

When using the wireless remote 

control or mechanical key and 

operating the power windows, 

operate the power window after 

checking to make sure that 

there is no possibility of any 

passenger having any of their 

body parts caught in the win-

dow. Also do not let a child 

operate window by the wireless 

remote control or mechanical 

key. It is possible for children 

and other passengers to get 

caught in the power window.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn 

the power switch off, carry the 

key and exit the vehicle along 

with the child. There may be 

accidental operation, due to 

mischief, etc., that may possibly 

lead to an accident.

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This function can be used to 
prevent children from acciden-
tally opening or closing a pas-
senger window.
Press the switch.

The indicator 

 will come on and 

the passenger windows will be 
locked.
The passenger windows can still be 
opened and closed using the 
driver’s switch even if the lock 
switch is on.

■

The power windows can be 

operated when

The power switch is in ON.

■

When the 12-volt battery is dis-

connected

The window lock switch is disabled. 

If necessary, press the window lock 

switch after reconnecting the 12-volt 

battery.

WARNING

■

Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body 

to intentionally activate the jam 

protection function.

●

The jam protection function may 

not work if something gets 

jammed just before the window 

is fully closed. Be careful not to 

get any part of your body 

jammed in the window.

■

Catch protection function

●

Never use any part of your body 

or clothing to intentionally acti-

vate the catch protection func-

tion.

●

The catch protection function 

may not work if something gets 

caught just before the window is 

fully opened. Be careful not to 

get any part of your body or 

clothing caught in the window.

Preventing accidental 
operation (window lock 
switch)

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Driving

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Driving the vehicle.......

146

Cargo and luggage .....

152

Vehicle load limits .......

155

Trailer towing...............

155

Dinghy towing .............

156

4-2. Driving procedures

Power (ignition) switch

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

157

EV drive mode ............

162

Hybrid transmission ....

164

Turn signal lever..........

166

Parking brake..............

167

Brake Hold ..................

170

4-3. Operating the lights and 

wipers

Headlight switch..........

173

Automatic High Beam .

175

Windshield wipers and 

washer.......................

178

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap

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

180

4-5. Using the driving support 

systems

Toyota Safety Sense 2.0

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

183

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

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

189

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

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

197

Dynamic radar cruise con-

trol with full-speed range

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

207

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

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

218

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

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

221

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic 

Alert) function ............

226

Rear view monitor system

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

231

Driving mode select switch

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

239

Driving assist systems

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

240

4-6. Driving tips

Hybrid vehicle driving tips

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

245

Winter driving tips........

247

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Starting the hybrid system



P.157

■

Driving

1

With the brake pedal 
depressed, shift the shift 
lever to D. (



P.164)

2

If the parking brake is in man-
ual mode, release the park-
ing brake. (



P.167)

3

Gradually release the brake 
pedal and gently depress the 
accelerator pedal to acceler-
ate the vehicle.

■

Stopping

1

With the shift lever in D, 
depress the brake pedal.

2

If necessary, set the parking 
brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an 

extended period of time, shift the 

shift lever to P. (



P.164)

■

Parking the vehicle

1

With the shift lever in D, 
depress the brake pedal to 
stop the vehicle completely.

2

Set the parking brake 
(



P.167), and shift the shift 

lever to P. (



P.164)

Check the parking brake indicator 

is illuminated.

3

Press the power switch to 
stop the hybrid system.

4

Slowly release the brake 
pedal.

5

Lock the door, making sure 
that you have the electronic 
key on your person.

If parking on a hill, block the wheels 

as needed.

■

Starting off on a steep 
uphill

1

Make sure that the parking 
brake is set and shift the shift 
lever to D.

Hill-start assist control will operate. 

(



P.240)

2

Gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal.

3

Release the parking brake.

■

For fuel-efficient driving

Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles 

are similar to conventional vehicles, 

and it is necessary to refrain from 

activities such as sudden accelera-

tion. (



P.245)

■

Driving in the rain

●

Drive carefully when it is raining, 

because visibility will be reduced, 

the windows may become 

fogged-up, and the road will be 

slippery.

●

Drive carefully when it starts to 

rain, because the road surface will 

be especially slippery.

●

Refrain from high speeds when 

driving on an expressway in the 

rain, because there may be a 

layer of water between the tires 

and the road surface, preventing 

the steering and brakes from 

operating properly.

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures 
should be observed to 
ensure safe driving:

Driving procedure

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Restraining the hybrid system 

output (Brake Override System)

●

When the accelerator and brake 

pedals are depressed at the same 

time, the hybrid system output 

may be restrained.

●

A warning message is displayed 

on the multi-information display 

while the system is operating.

■

ECO Accelerator Guidance 

(



P.105)

Eco-friendly driving may be 

achieved more easily by staying 

within the zone of Eco acceleration. 

Also, by staying within the zone of 

Eco acceleration, it will be easier to 

obtain a good Eco score.

●

When starting off:

Gradually depress the accelerator 

pedal to stay within the zone of Eco 

acceleration and accelerate to the 

desired speed. By refraining from 

excessive acceleration, a good eco 

start score will be obtained.

●

When driving:

After accelerating to the desired 

speed, release the accelerator 

pedal and drive at a stable speed 

while staying within the zone of Eco 

acceleration. By staying within the 

zone of Eco acceleration, a good 

eco cruise score will be obtained.

●

When stopping:

By starting to release the accelera-

tor pedal early before decelerating, 

a good eco stop score will be 

obtained.

■

Restraining sudden start 

(Drive-Start Control)

●

When the following unusual oper-

ation is performed, the hybrid sys-

tem output may be restrained.

• When the shift lever is shifted from 

R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D

*

, or 

P to R

*

 (D includes B) with the 

accelerator pedal depressed, a 

warning message appears on the 

multi-information display. If a 

warning message is shown on the 

multi-information display, read the 

message and follow the instruc-

tion.

• When the accelerator pedal is 

depressed too much while the 

vehicle is in reverse.

*

: Depending on the situation, the 

shift position may not be changed.

●

While Drive-Start Control is being 

activated, your vehicle may have 

trouble escaping from the mud or 

fresh snow. In such case, deacti-

vate TRAC (



P.241) to cancel 

Drive-Start Control so that the 

vehicle may become able to 

escape from the mud or fresh 

snow.

■

Breaking in your new Toyota

To extend the life of the vehicle, 

observing the following precautions 

is recommended:

●

For the first 186 miles (300 km):

Avoid sudden stops.

●

For the first 621 miles (1000 km):

• Do not drive at extremely high 

speeds.

• Avoid sudden acceleration.

• Do not drive at a constant speed 

for extended periods.

■

Operating your vehicle in a for-

eign country

Comply with the relevant vehicle 

registration laws and confirm the 

availability of the correct fuel. 

(



P.525)

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in 

death or serious injury.

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WARNING

■

When starting the vehicle

Always keep your foot on the 

brake pedal while stopped with 

the “READY” indicator is illumi-

nated. This prevents the vehicle 

from creeping.

■

When driving the vehicle

●

Do not drive if you are unfamil-

iar with the location of the brake 

and accelerator pedals to avoid 

depressing the wrong pedal.

• Accidentally depressing the 

accelerator pedal instead of the 

brake pedal will result in sudden 

acceleration that may lead to an 

accident.

• When backing up, you may twist 

your body around, leading to a 

difficulty in operating the pedals. 

Make sure to operate the pedals 

properly.

• Make sure to keep a correct 

driving posture even when mov-

ing the vehicle only slightly. This 

allows you to depress the brake 

and accelerator pedals properly.

• Depress the brake pedal using 

your right foot. Depressing the 

brake pedal using your left foot 

may delay response in an emer-

gency, resulting in an accident.

●

The driver should pay extra 

attention to pedestrians when 

the vehicle is powered only by 

the electric motor (traction 

motor). As there is no engine 

noise, the pedestrians may mis-

judge the vehicle’s movement. 

Even with the vehicle proximity 

notification system activate, 

drive with care as pedestrians in 

the vicinity may still not notice 

the vehicle if the surrounding 

area is noisy.

●

Do not drive the vehicle over or 

stop the vehicle near flammable 

materials.

The exhaust system and 

exhaust gases can be 

extremely hot. These hot parts 

may cause a fire if there is any 

flammable material nearby.

●

During normal driving, do not 

turn off the hybrid system. Turn-

ing the hybrid system off while 

driving will not cause loss of 

steering or braking control, how-

ever, power assist to the steer-

ing will be lost. This will make it 

more difficult to steer smoothly, 

so you should pull over and stop 

the vehicle as soon as it is safe 

to do so.

In the event of an emergency, 

such as if it becomes impossible 

to stop the vehicle in the normal 

way: 



P.471

●

Use engine braking (shift posi-

tion B) to maintain a safe speed 

when driving down a steep hill.

Using the brakes continuously 

may cause the brakes to over-

heat and lose effectiveness. 

(



P.164)

●

Do not adjust the positions of 

the steering wheel, the seat, or 

the inside or outside rear view 

mirrors while driving.

Doing so may result in a loss of 

vehicle control.

●

Always check that all passen-

gers’ arms, heads or other parts 

of their body are not outside the 

vehicle.

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WARNING

●

Do not drive in excess of the 

speed limit. Even if the legal 

speed limit permits it, do not 

drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) 

unless your vehicle has 

high-speed capability tires. Driv-

ing over 85 mph (140 km/h) 

may result in tire failure, loss of 

control and possible injury. Be 

sure to consult a tire dealer to 

determine whether the tires on 

your vehicle are high-speed 

capability tires or not before 

driving at such speeds.

■

When driving on slippery 

road surfaces

●

Sudden braking, acceleration 

and steering may cause tire 

slippage and reduce your ability 

to control the vehicle.

●

Sudden acceleration, engine 

braking due to shifting, or 

changes in engine speed could 

cause the vehicle to skid.

●

After driving through a puddle, 

lightly depress the brake pedal 

to make sure that the brakes 

are functioning properly. Wet 

brake pads may prevent the 

brakes from functioning prop-

erly. If the brakes on only one 

side are wet and not functioning 

properly, steering control may 

be affected.

■

When shifting the shift lever

●

Do not let the vehicle roll back-

ward while a forward driving 

position is selected, or roll for-

ward while the shift lever is in R.

Doing so may result in an acci-

dent or damage to the vehicle.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to P 

while the vehicle is moving.

Doing so can damage the trans-

mission and may result in a loss 

of vehicle control.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to R 

while the vehicle is moving for-

ward.

Doing so can damage the trans-

mission and may result in a loss 

of vehicle control.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to a 

driving position while the vehicle 

is moving backward.

Doing so can damage the trans-

mission and may result in a loss 

of vehicle control.

●

Moving the shift lever to N while 

the vehicle is moving will disen-

gage the hybrid system. Engine 

braking is not available with the 

hybrid system disengaged.

●

Be careful not to shift the shift 

lever with the accelerator pedal 

depressed. Shifting the shift 

lever to any positions other than 

P or N may lead to unexpected 

rapid acceleration of the vehicle 

that may cause an accident and 

result in death or serious injury.

■

If you hear a squealing or 

scraping noise (brake pad 

wear indicators)

Have the brake pads checked and 

replaced by your Toyota dealer as 

soon as possible.

Rotor damage may result if the 

pads are not replaced when 

needed.

It is dangerous to drive the vehicle 

when the wear limits of the brake 

pads and/or those of the brake 

discs are exceeded.

■

When the vehicle is stopped

●

Do not depress the accelerator 

pedal unnecessarily.

If the shift lever is any position 

other than P or N, the vehicle 

may accelerate suddenly and 

unexpectedly, causing an acci-

dent.

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WARNING

●

In order to prevent accidents 

due to the vehicle rolling away, 

always keep depressing the 

brake pedal while stopped with 

the “READY” indicator is illumi-

nated, and apply the parking 

brake as necessary.

●

If the vehicle is stopped on an 

incline, in order to prevent acci-

dents caused by the vehicle roll-

ing forward or backward, always 

depress the brake pedal and 

securely apply the parking 

brake as needed.

●

Avoid revving or racing the 

engine.

Running the engine at high 

speed while the vehicle is 

stopped may cause the exhaust 

system to overheat, which could 

result in a fire if combustible 

material is nearby.

■

When the vehicle is parked

●

Do not leave glasses, cigarette 

lighters, spray cans, or soft 

drink cans in the vehicle when it 

is in the sun.

Doing so may result in the fol-

lowing:

• Gas may leak from a cigarette 

lighter or spray can, and may 

lead to a fire.

• The temperature inside the 

vehicle may cause the plastic 

lenses and plastic material of 

glasses to deform or crack.

• Soft drink cans may fracture, 

causing the contents to spray 

over the interior of the vehicle, 

and may also cause a short cir-

cuit in the vehicle’s electrical 

components.

●

Do not leave cigarette lighters in 

the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter 

is in a place such as the glove 

box or on the floor, it may be lit 

accidentally when luggage is 

loaded or the seat is adjusted, 

causing a fire.

●

Do not attach adhesive discs to 

the windshield or windows. Do 

not place containers such as air 

fresheners on the instrument 

panel or dashboard. Adhesive 

discs or containers may act as 

lenses, causing a fire in the 

vehicle.

●

Do not leave a door or window 

open if the curved glass is 

coated with a metallized film 

such as a silver-colored one. 

Reflected sunlight may cause 

the glass to act as a lens, caus-

ing a fire.

●

Always apply the parking brake, 

shift the shift lever to P, stop the 

hybrid system and lock the vehi-

cle.

Do not leave the vehicle unat-

tended while the “READY” indi-

cator is illuminated.

If the vehicle is parked with the 

shift lever in P but the parking 

brake is not set, the vehicle may 

start to move, possibly leading 

to an accident.

●

Do not touch the exhaust pipes 

while the “READY” indicator is 

illuminated or immediately after 

turning the hybrid system off.

Doing so may cause burns.

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■

When taking a nap in the vehi-

cle

Always turn the hybrid system off. 

Otherwise, if you accidentally 

move the shift lever or depress 

the accelerator pedal, this could 

cause an accident or fire due to 

hybrid system overheating. Addi-

tionally, if the vehicle is parked in 

a poorly ventilated area, exhaust 

gases may collect and enter the 

vehicle, leading to death or a seri-

ous health hazard.

■

When braking

●

When the brakes are wet, drive 

more cautiously.

Braking distance increases 

when the brakes are wet, and 

this may cause one side of the 

vehicle to brake differently than 

the other side. Also, the parking 

brake may not securely hold the 

vehicle.

●

If the electronically controlled 

brake system does not operate, 

do not follow other vehicles 

closely and avoid hills or sharp 

turns that require braking.

In this case, braking is still pos-

sible, but the brake pedal 

should be depressed more 

firmly than usual. Also, the brak-

ing distance will increase. Have 

your brakes fixed immediately.

●

The brake system consists of 2 

or more individual hydraulic sys-

tems; if one of the systems fails, 

the other(s) will still operate. In 

this case, the brake pedal 

should be depressed more 

firmly than usual and the brak-

ing distance will increase. Have 

your brakes fixed immediately.

■

If the vehicle becomes stuck

Do not spin the wheels exces-

sively when a driven wheel is up 

in the air, or the vehicle is stuck in 

sand, mud, etc. This may damage 

the driveline components or pro-

pel the vehicle forward or back-

ward, causing an accident.

NOTICE

■

When driving the vehicle

●

Do not depress the accelerator 

and brake pedals at the same 

time during driving, as this may 

restrain the hybrid system out-

put.

●

Do not use the accelerator 

pedal or depress the accelera-

tor and brake pedals at the 

same time to hold the vehicle on 

a hill.

■

When parking the vehicle

Always set the parking brake and 

shift the shift lever to P. Failure to 

do so may cause the vehicle to 

move or the vehicle may acceler-

ate suddenly if the accelerator 

pedal is accidentally depressed.

■

Avoiding damage to vehicle 

parts

●

Do not turn the steering wheel 

fully in either direction and hold 

it there for an extended period 

of time.

Doing so may damage the 

power steering motor.

●

When driving over bumps in the 

road, drive as slowly as possible 

to avoid damaging the wheels, 

underside of the vehicle, etc.

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Cargo capacity depends on the 
total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load 
capacity) — (Total weight of 
occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct 
Load Limit —
(1) Locate the statement “The 
combined weight of occupants 
and cargo should never exceed 
XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your 
vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined 
weight of the driver and passen-
gers that will be riding in your 
vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined 
weight of the driver and passen-
gers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals 
the available amount of cargo 
and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” 
amount equals 1400 lbs. and 
there will be five 150 lb passen-
gers in your vehicle, the amount 
of available cargo and luggage 
load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 − 

NOTICE

■

If you get a flat tire while driv-

ing

A flat or damaged tire may cause 

the following situations. Hold the 

steering wheel firmly and gradu-

ally depress the brake pedal to 

slow down the vehicle.

●

It may be difficult to control your 

vehicle.

●

The vehicle will make abnormal 

sounds or vibrations.

●

The vehicle will lean abnor-

mally.

Information on what to do in case 

of a flat tire (



P.501)

■

When encountering flooded 

roads

Do not drive on a road that has 

flooded after heavy rain etc. 

Doing so may cause the following 

serious damage to the vehicle:

●

Engine stalling

●

Short in electrical components

●

Engine damage caused by 

water immersion

In the event that you drive on a 

flooded road and the vehicle 

becomes flooded or stuck in mud 

or sand, be sure to have your Toy-

ota dealer check the following:

●

Brake function

●

Changes in quantity and quality 

of oil and fluid used for the 

engine, hybrid transmission, 

etc.

●

Lubricant condition for the bear-

ings and suspension joints 

(where possible), and the func-

tion of all joints, bearings, etc.

Cargo and luggage

Take notice of the following 
information about storage 
precautions, cargo capacity 
and load:

Capacity and distribution

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750 (5 



 150) = 650 lbs.)

(5) Determine the combined 
weight of luggage and cargo 
being loaded on the vehicle. 
That weight may not safely 
exceed the available cargo and 
luggage load capacity calcu-
lated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing 
a trailer, load from your trailer 
will be transferred to your vehi-
cle. Consult this manual to 
determine how this reduces the 
available cargo and luggage 
load capacity of your vehicle. 
(



P.155)

Toyota does not recommend towing 
a trailer with your vehicle. Your 
vehicle is not designed for trailer 
towing.

Cargo capacity
Total load capacity (vehicle 
capacity weight) (



P.524)

When 2 people with the com-
bined weight of A lb. (kg) are rid-
ing in your vehicle, which has a 

total load capacity (vehicle 
capacity weight) of B lb. (kg), 
the available amount of cargo 
and luggage load capacity will 
be C lb. (kg) as follows:

B

*2

 lb. (kg) - A

*1

 lb. (kg) = C

*3

 lb. 

(kg)

*1

:A =Weight of people

*2

:B =Total load capacity

*3

:C =Available cargo and luggage 

load

In this condition, if 3 more passen-
gers with the combined weight of D 
lb. (kg) get on, the available cargo 
and luggage load will be reduced E 
lb. (kg) as follows:

C lb. (kg) - D

*4

 lb. (kg) = E

*5

 lb. 

(kg)

*4

:D =Additional weight of people

*5

:E =Available cargo and luggage 

load

As shown in the example above, 
if the number of occupants 
increases, the cargo and lug-
gage load will be reduced by an 
amount that equals the 
increased weight due to the 
additional occupants. In other 
words, if an increase in the num-
ber of occupants causes an 
excess of the total load capacity 
(combined weight of occupants 
plus cargo and luggage load), 
you must reduce the cargo and 
luggage on your vehicle.

Calculation formula for 
your vehicle

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■

Things that must not be car-

ried in the trunk

The following things may cause a 

fire if loaded in the trunk:

●

Receptacles containing gaso-

line

●

Aerosol cans

■

Storage precautions

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may prevent the 

pedals from being depressed 

properly, may block the driver’s 

vision, or may result in items hit-

ting the driver or passengers, pos-

sibly causing an accident.

●

Stow cargo and luggage in the 

trunk whenever possible.

●

To prevent cargo and luggage 

from sliding forward during 

braking, do not stack anything in 

the enlarged trunk. Keep cargo 

and luggage low, as close to the 

floor as possible.

●

When you fold down the rear 

seats, long items should not be 

placed directly behind the front 

seats.

●

Do not place cargo or luggage 

in or on the following locations.

• At the feet of the driver

• On the front passenger or rear 

seats (when stacking items)

• On the package tray

• On the instrument panel

• On the dashboard

●

Secure all items in the occupant 

compartment.

●

Never allow anyone to ride in 

the enlarged trunk. It is not 

designed for passengers. They 

should ride in their seats with 

their seat belts properly fas-

tened.

■

Capacity and distribution

●

Do not exceed the maximum 

axle weight rating or the total 

vehicle weight rating.

●

Even if the total load of occu-

pant’s weight and the cargo 

load is less than the total load 

capacity, do not apply the load 

unevenly. Improper loading may 

cause deterioration of steering 

or braking control which may 

cause death or serious injury.

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Total load capacity and seating 

capacity

These details are also described on 

the tire and loading information 

label. (



P.450)

Vehicle load limits

Vehicle load limits include 
total load capacity, seating 
capacity, towing capacity 
and cargo capacity.



Total load capacity (vehicle 
capacity weight): 



P.524

Total load capacity means the 
combined weight of occupants, 
cargo and luggage.



Seating capacity: 



P.524

Seating capacity means the max-
imum number of occupants 
whose estimated average weight 
is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.



Towing capacity

Toyota does not recommend tow-
ing a trailer with your vehicle.



Cargo capacity

Cargo capacity may increase or 
decrease depending on the 
weight and the number of occu-
pants.

WARNING

■

Overloading the vehicle

Do not overload the vehicle.

It may not only cause damage to 

the tires, but also degrade steer-

ing and braking ability, resulting in 

an accident.

Trailer towing

Toyota does not recom-
mend towing a trailer with 
your vehicle. Toyota also 
does not recommend the 
installation of a tow hitch or 
the use of a tow hitch carrier 
for a wheelchair, scooter, 
bicycle, etc. Your vehicle is 
not designed for trailer tow-
ing or for the use of tow 
hitch mounted carriers.

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Dinghy towing

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

NOTICE

■

To avoid serious damage to 

your vehicle

Do not tow your vehicle with the 

four wheels on the ground.

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1

Check that the parking brake 
is set. (



P.167)

2

Check that the shift lever is in 
P.

3

Firmly depress the brake 
pedal.

 and a message will be dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play. If it is not displayed, the hybrid 

system cannot be started.

4

Press the power switch 
shortly and firmly.

When operating the power switch, 

one short, firm press is enough. It is 

not necessary to press and hold the 

switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on, 

the hybrid system will operate nor-

mally.
Continue depressing the brake 

pedal until the “READY” indicator is 

illuminated.
The hybrid system can be started 

from any power switch mode.

5

Check that the “READY” indi-
cator is illuminated.

The vehicle cannot be driven if the 

“READY” indicator is off.

■

If the hybrid system does not 

start

●

The immobilizer system may not 

have been deactivated. (



P.88)

Contact your Toyota dealer.

●

If a message related to start-up is 

shown on the multi-information 

display, read the message and fol-

low the instructions.

■

When the ambient temperature 

is low, such as during winter 

driving conditions

When starting the hybrid system, 

the flashing time of the “READY” 

indicator may be long. Leave the 

vehicle as it is until the “READY” 

indicator is steady on, as steady 

means the vehicle is able to move.

■

Sounds and vibrations specific 

to a hybrid vehicle



P.82

■

If the 12-volt battery is dis-

charged

The hybrid system cannot be started 

using the smart key system. Refer 

to P.513 to restart the hybrid sys-

tem.

■

Electronic key battery depletion



P.116

Power (ignition) 

switch

Performing the following 
operations when carrying 
the electronic key on your 
person starts the hybrid 
system or changes power 
switch modes.

Starting the hybrid sys-
tem

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Conditions affecting operation



P.127

■

Notes for the entry function



P.128

■

Steering lock function

●

After turning the power switch off 

and opening and closing the 

doors, the steering wheel will be 

locked due to the steering lock 

function. Operating the power 

switch again automatically can-

cels the steering lock.

●

When the steering lock cannot be 

released, “Push Power Switch 

while Turning Steering Wheel in 

Either Direction” will be displayed 

on the multi-information display. 

Press the power switch shortly 

and firmly while turning the steer-

ing wheel left and right.

●

To prevent the steering lock motor 

from overheating, the motor may 

be suspended if the hybrid system 

is turned on and off repeatedly in 

a short period of time. In this case, 

refrain from operating the power 

switch. After about 10 seconds, 

the steering lock motor will 

resume functioning.

■

If the “READY” indicator does 

not come on

In the event that the “READY” indi-

cator does not come on even after 

performing the proper procedures 

for starting the vehicle, contact your 

Toyota dealer immediately.

■

If the hybrid system is malfunc-

tioning



P.87

■

Electronic key battery



P.459

■

Operation of the power switch

●

If the switch is not pressed shortly 

and firmly, the power switch mode 

may not change or the hybrid sys-

tem may not start.

●

If attempting to restart the hybrid 

system immediately after turning 

the power switch off, the hybrid 

system may not start in some 

cases. After turning the power 

switch off, please wait a few sec-

onds before restarting the hybrid 

system.

■

Customization

If the smart key system has been 

deactivated in a customized setting, 

refer to P.511.

WARNING

■

When starting the hybrid sys-

tem

Always start the hybrid system 

while sitting in the driver’s seat. 

Do not depress the accelerator 

pedal while starting the hybrid 

system under any circumstances.

Doing so may cause an accident 

resulting in death or serious injury.

■

Caution while driving

If hybrid system failure occurs 

while the vehicle is moving, do not 

lock or open the doors until the 

vehicle reaches a safe and com-

plete stop. Activation of the steer-

ing lock in this circumstance may 

lead to an accident, resulting in 

death or serious injury.

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Stop the vehicle completely.

2

Set the parking brake 
(



P.167), and shift the shift 

lever to P.

Check the parking brake indicator 

is illuminated.

3

Press the power switch.

The hybrid system will stop, and the 

meter display will be extinguished.

4

Release the brake pedal and 
check that “ACCESSORY” or 
“IGNITION ON” is not shown 
on the multi-information dis-
play.

■

Automatic hybrid system shut 

off feature

●

The vehicle is equipped with a 

feature that automatically shuts off 

the hybrid system when the shift 

lever is in P with the hybrid system 

operating for an extended period.

●

The hybrid system will automati-

cally shut off after approximately 1 

hour if it has been left running 

while the shift lever is in P.

●

The timer for the automatic hybrid 

system shut off feature will reset if 

the brake pedal is depressed or if 

the shift lever is in a position other 

than P.

●

After the vehicle is parked, if the 

door is locked with the door lock 

switch (



P.121) from the inside or 

the mechanical key (



P.511) from 

the outside, the automatic hybrid 

system shut off feature will be dis-

abled. The timer for the automatic 

hybrid system shut off feature will 

be re-enabled if the driver’s door 

is opened.

NOTICE

■

When starting the hybrid sys-

tem

If the hybrid system becomes diffi-

cult to start, have your vehicle 

checked by your Toyota dealer 

immediately.

■

Symptoms indicating a mal-

function with the power 

switch

If the power switch seems to be 

operating somewhat differently 

than usual, such as the switch 

sticking slightly, there may be a 

malfunction. Contact your Toyota 

dealer immediately.

Stopping the hybrid sys-
tem

WARNING

■

Stopping the hybrid system 

in an emergency

●

If you want to stop the hybrid 

system in an emergency while 

driving the vehicle, press and 

hold the power switch for more 

than 2 seconds, or press it 

briefly 3 times or more in suc-

cession. (



P.471)

However, do not touch the 

power switch while driving 

except in an emergency. Turn-

ing the hybrid system off while 

driving will not cause loss of 

steering or braking control, how-

ever, power assist to the steer-

ing will be lost. This will make it 

more difficult to steer smoothly, 

so you should pull over and stop 

the vehicle as soon as it is safe 

to do so.

●

If the power switch is operated 

while the vehicle is running, a 

warning message will be shown 

on the multi-information display 

and a buzzer sounds.

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

1

OFF

*

The emergency flashers can be 
used.

2

ACC

Some electrical components such 
as the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed 
on the multi-information display.

3

ON

All electrical components can be 
used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on 
the multi-information display.

*

: If the shift lever is in a position 

other than P when turning off the 
hybrid system, the power switch 
will be turned to ACC, not to off.

■

Auto power off function

If the vehicle is left in ACC for more 

than 20 minutes or ON (the hybrid 

system is not operating) for more 

than an hour with the shift lever in P, 

the power switch will automatically 

turn off. However, this function can-

WARNING

●

To restart the hybrid system 

after performing an emergency 

shutdown, shift the shift lever to 

N and then press the power 

switch.

■

When parking

Exhaust gases include harmful 

carbon monoxide (CO), which is 

colorless and odorless. Observe 

the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause 

exhaust gases to enter the vehicle 

and may lead to an accident 

caused by light-headedness, or 

may lead to death or a serious 

health hazard.

●

If the vehicle is in a poorly venti-

lated area or a closed area, 

such as a garage, stop the 

hybrid system.

●

Do not leave the vehicle with 

the hybrid system operating for 

a long time. If such a situation 

cannot be avoided, park the 

vehicle in an open space and 

ensure that exhaust fumes do 

not enter the vehicle interior.

●

Do not leave the hybrid system 

operating in an area with snow 

build-up, or where it is snowing. 

If snowbanks build up around 

the vehicle while the hybrid sys-

tem is operating, exhaust gases 

may collect and enter the vehi-

cle.

Changing power switch 
modes

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not entirely prevent 12-volt battery 

discharge. Do not leave the vehicle 

with the power switch in ACC or ON 

for long periods of time when the 

hybrid system is not operating.

If the hybrid system is stopped 
with the shift lever in a position 
other than P, the power switch 
will not be turned off but instead 
be turned to ACC. Perform the 
following procedure to turn the 
switch off:

1

Check that the parking brake 
is set.

2

Shift the shift lever to P.

3

Check that “ACCESSORY” is 
displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display and press the 
power switch shortly and 
firmly.

4

Check that “ACCESSORY” 
or “IGNITION ON” on the 

multi-information display are 
off.

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

●

Do not leave the power switch 

in ACC or ON for long periods of 

time without the hybrid system 

on.

●

If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION 

ON” is displayed on the 

multi-information display, the 

power switch is not off. Exit the 

vehicle after turning the power 

switch off.

When stopping the hybrid 
system with the shift lever 
in a position other than P

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not stop the hybrid system 

when the shift lever is in a position 

other than P. If the hybrid system 

is stopped in another shift lever 

position, the power switch will not 

be turned off but instead be 

turned to ACC mode. If the vehi-

cle is left in ACC, 12-volt battery 

discharge may occur.

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Turns EV drive mode on/off

When EV drive mode is turned on, 
the EV drive mode indicator will 
come on. Pressing the switch when 
in EV drive mode will return the 
vehicle to normal driving (using the 
gasoline engine and electric motor 
[traction motor]).

■

Situations in which EV drive 

mode cannot be turned on

It may not be possible to turn EV 

drive mode on in the following situa-

tions. If it cannot be turned on, a 

buzzer will sound and a message 

will be shown on the multi-informa-

tion display.

●

The temperature of the hybrid sys-

tem is high.

The vehicle has been left in the 

sun, driven on a hill, driven at high 

speeds, etc.

●

The temperature of the hybrid sys-

tem is low.

The vehicle has been left in tem-

peratures lower than about 32°F 

(0°C ) for a long period of time etc.

●

The gasoline engine is warming 

up.

●

The hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) is low.

The remaining battery level indi-

cated in the energy monitor dis-

play is low. (



P.112)

●

Vehicle speed is high.

●

The accelerator pedal is 

depressed firmly or the vehicle is 

on a hill etc.

●

The windshield defogger is in use.

■

Switching to EV drive mode 

when the gasoline engine is 

cold

If the hybrid system is started while 

the gasoline engine is cold, the gas-

oline engine will start automatically 

after a short period of time in order 

to warm up.In this case, you will 

become unable to switch to EV drive 

mode.
After the hybrid system has started 

and the “READY” indicator has illu-

minated, press the EV drive mode 

switch before the gasoline engine 

starts to switch to EV drive mode.

■

Automatic cancelation of EV 

drive mode

When driving in EV drive mode, the 

gasoline engine may start automati-

cally and the vehicle may be driven 

by the gasoline engine and electric 

motor (traction motor) in the follow-

ing situations. When EV drive mode 

is canceled, a buzzer will sound, the 

EV drive mode

In EV drive mode, electric 
power is supplied by the 
hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery), and only the electric 
motor (traction motor) is 
used to drive the vehicle.

This mode allows you to 
drive in residential areas 
early in the morning and 
late at night, or in indoor 
parking lots etc. without 
concern for noises and gas 
emissions.

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EV drive mode indicator will flash, 

and a message will be displayed on 

the multi-information display.

●

The hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) becomes low.

The remaining battery level indi-

cated in the energy monitor dis-

play is low. (



P.112)

●

Vehicle speed is high.

●

The accelerator pedal is 

depressed firmly or the vehicle is 

on a hill etc.

■

Possible driving distance when 

driving in EV drive mode

EV drive mode’s possible driving 

distance ranges from a few hundred 

meters to approximately 0.6 mile (1 

km). However, depending on vehicle 

conditions, there are situations 

when EV drive mode cannot be 

used. 

(The distance that is possible 

depends on the hybrid battery [trac-

tion battery] level and driving condi-

tions.)

■

Fuel economy

The hybrid system is designed to 

achieve the best possible fuel econ-

omy during normal driving (using 

the gasoline engine and electric 

motor [traction motor]). Driving in 

EV drive mode more than neces-

sary may lower fuel economy.

■

If “EV Mode Unavailable” is 

shown on the multi-information 

display

The EV drive mode is not available. 

The reason the EV drive mode is 

not available (the vehicle is idling, 

battery charge is low, vehicle speed 

is higher than the EV drive mode 

operating speed range or accelera-

tor pedal is depressed too much) 

may be displayed. Use the EV drive 

mode when it becomes available.

■

If “EV Mode Deactivated” is 

shown on the multi-information 

display

The EV drive mode has been auto-

matically canceled. The reason the 

EV drive mode is not available (the 

battery charge is low, vehicle speed 

is higher than the EV drive mode 

operating speed range or accelera-

tor pedal is depressed too much) 

may be displayed. Drive the vehicle 

for a while before attempting to turn 

on the EV drive mode again.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

When driving in EV drive mode, 

pay special attention to the area 

around the vehicle. Because 

there is no engine noise, pedestri-

ans, people riding bicycles or 

other people and vehicles in the 

area may not be aware of the 

vehicle starting off or approaching 

them, so take extra care while 

driving. Therefore, take extra care 

while driving even if the vehicle 

proximity notification system is 

active.

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*

: To improve fuel efficiency and 

reduce noise, shift the shift lever 
to D for normal driving.

■

Restraining sudden start 

(Drive-Start Control)



P.147

:While the power switch is in 

ON and the brake pedal 
depressed

*

, shift the shift lever 

while pushing the shift release 
button on the shift knob.

:Shift the shift lever while 

pushing the shift release button 
on the shift knob.

Hybrid transmission

Select the shift position 
depending on your purpose 
and situation.

Shift position purpose 
and functions

Shift posi-

tion

Objective or function

P

Parking the vehi-

cle/starting the hybrid 

system

R

Reversing

N

Neutral (Condition in 

which the power is not 

transmitted)

D

Normal driving

*

B

Applying moderate 

engine braking driving 

down hills

WARNING

■

When driving on slippery 

road surfaces

Do not accelerate or shift gears 

suddenly. 

Sudden changes in engine brak-

ing may cause the vehicle to spin 

or skid, resulting in an accident.

NOTICE

■

Hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) charge

If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid 

battery (traction battery) will not 

be charged even when the engine 

is running. Therefore, if the vehi-

cle is left with the shift lever in N 

for a long period of time, the 

hybrid battery (traction battery) 

will discharge, and this may result 

in the vehicle not being able to 

start.

Shifting the shift lever

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:Shift the shift lever normally.

When shifting the shift lever 
between P and D, make sure that 
the vehicle is completely stopped.

*

: For the vehicle be able to be 

shifted from P, the brake pedal 
must be depressed before the 
shift release button is pushed. If 
the shift release button is pushed 
first, the shift lock will not be 
released.

■

Shift lock system

The shift lock system is a system to 

prevent accidental operation of the 

shift lever in starting.

The shift lever can be shifted from P 

only when the power switch is in ON 

and the brake pedal is being 

depressed.

■

If the shift lever cannot be 

shifted from P

First, check whether the brake pedal 

is being depressed.

If the shift lever cannot be shifted 

with your foot on the brake pedal, 

there may be a problem with the 

shift lock system. Have the vehicle 

inspected by your Toyota dealer 

immediately.

The following steps may be used as 

an emergency measure to ensure 

that the shift lever can be shifted.

Releasing the shift lock:

1

Set the parking brake.

2

Turn the power switch off.

3

Depress the brake pedal.

4

Ply the cover up with a flathead 

screwdriver or equivalent tool.

To prevent damaging the cover, 

wrap the tip of the flathead 

screwdriver with a tape.

5

Press and hold the shift lock 

override button and then push 

the shift release button on the 

shift knob.

The shift lever can be shifted while 

the button is pressed.

■

About engine braking

When shift position B is selected, 

releasing the accelerator pedal will 

apply engine braking.

●

When the vehicle is driven at high 

speeds, compared to ordinary 

gasoline-fueled vehicles, the 

engine braking deceleration is felt 

less than that of other vehicles.

●

The vehicle can be accelerated 

even when shift position B is 

selected.

If the vehicle is driven continuously 

in the B position, fuel efficiency will 

become low. Usually, select the D 

position.

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P.239

1

Right turn

2

Lane change to the right 
(move the lever partway and 
release it)

The right hand signals will flash 3 
times.

3

Lane change to the left 
(move the lever partway and 
release it)

The left hand signals will flash 3 
times.

4

Left turn

■

Turn signals can be operated 

when

The power switch is in ON.

■

If the indicator flashes faster 

than usual

Check that a light bulb in the front or 

rear turn signal lights has not 

WARNING

■

To prevent an accident when 

releasing the shift lock

Before pressing the shift lock 

override button, make sure to set 

the parking brake and depress the 

brake pedal.

If the accelerator pedal is acci-

dentally depressed instead of the 

brake pedal when the shift lock 

override button is pressed and the 

shift lever is shifted out of P, the 

vehicle may suddenly start, possi-

bly leading to an accident result-

ing in death or serious injury.

Selecting the driving 
mode

Turn signal lever

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burned out.

■

Using the manual mode

The parking brake can be set 
and released manually.

U.S.A.
Canada

1

Pull the switch to set the 
parking brake

The parking brake indicator and 
parking brake light will turn on.
Pull and hold the parking brake 
switch if an emergency occurs and 
it is necessary to operate the park-

Parking brake

The parking brake can be 
set or released automati-
cally or manually.

In automatic mode, the 
parking brake can be set or 
released automatically. 
Also, even in automatic 
mode, the parking brake can 
be set or released manually.

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ing brake while driving.

2

Push the switch to release 
the parking brake

• Operate the parking brake switch 

while depressing the brake pedal.

• Using the parking brake auto-

matic release function, the park-
ing brake can be released by 
depressing the accelerator pedal. 
When using this function, slowly 
depress the accelerator pedal.

Make sure that the parking brake 
indicator and parking brake light 
turn off.

■

Turning automatic mode on

While the vehicle is stopped, 
pull and hold the parking brake 
switch until a message is shown 
on the multi-information display

When the automatic mode is 
turned on, the parking brake 
operates as follows.



When the shift lever is moved 
out of P, the parking brake will 
be released, and the parking 
brake indicator and parking 
brake light will turn off.



When the shift lever is moved 
into P, the parking brake will 
be set, and the parking brake 
indicator and parking brake 

light will turn on.

Operate the shift lever with the 
vehicle stopped and the brake 
pedal depressed.

The parking brake may not operate 
automatically if the shift lever is 
moved quickly.
In this case, it is necessary to oper-
ate the parking brake switch. 
(



P.167)

■

Turning automatic mode off

While the vehicle is stopped and 
depressing the brake pedal, 
press and hold the parking 
brake switch until a message is 
shown on the multi-information 
display

■

Parking brake operation

●

When the power switch is not in 

ON, the parking brake cannot be 

released using the parking brake 

switch.

●

When the power switch is not in 

ON, automatic mode (automatic 

brake setting and releasing) is not 

available.

■

Parking brake automatic 

release function

The parking brake is automatically 

released when slowly depress the 

accelerator pedal.

The parking brake will be released 

automatically under the following 

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conditions:

●

The driver’s door is closed

●

The driver is wearing the seat belt

●

The shift lever is a forward or 

reverse position.

●

The malfunction indicator lamp or 

brake system warning light is not 

illuminated.

If the automatic release function 

does not operate, manually release 

the parking brake.

■

If “Parking Brake Temporarily 

Unavailable” is displayed on 

the multi-information display

If the parking brake is operated 

repeatedly over a short period of 

time, the system may restrict opera-

tion to prevent overheating. If this 

happens, refrain from operating the 

parking brake. Normal operation will 

return after about 1 minute.

■

If “Parking Brake Unavailable” 

is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

Operate the parking brake switch. If 

the message does not disappear 

after operating the switch several 

times, the system may be malfunc-

tioning. Have the vehicle inspected 

by your Toyota dealer.

■

Parking brake operation sound

When the parking brake operates, a 

motor sound (whirring sound) may 

be heard. This does not indicate a 

malfunction.

■

Parking brake operation

●

Depending on the power switch 

mode, the parking brake indicator 

and parking brake light will turn on 

and stay on as described below: 

ON: Comes on until the parking 

brake is released.

Not in ON: Stays on for approxi-

mately 15 seconds.

●

When the power switch is turned 

off with the parking brake set, the 

parking brake indicator and park-

ing brake light will stay on for 

about 15 seconds. This does not 

indicate a malfunction.

■

When the parking brake switch 

malfunctions

Automatic mode (automatic brake 

setting and releasing) will be turned 

on automatically.

■

Parking the vehicle



P.146

■

Parking brake engaged warning 

buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is 

driven with the parking brake 

engaged. “Parking Brake ON” is dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play.

■

If the brake system warning 

light comes on



P.478

■

Usage in winter time



P.247

WARNING

■

When parking the vehicle

Do not leave a child in the vehicle 

alone. The parking brake may be 

released unintentionally and there 

is the danger of the vehicle mov-

ing that may lead to an accident 

resulting in death or serious injury.

■

Parking brake switch

Do not set any objects near the 

parking brake switch.

Objects may interfere with the 

switch and may lead the parking 

brake to unexpectedly operate.

NOTICE

■

When parking the vehicle

Before you leave the vehicle, set 

the parking brake, shift the shift 

lever to P and make sure that the 

vehicle does not move.

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Turn the brake hold system on

The brake hold standby indicator 
(green) 

 comes on. While the 

system is holding the brake, the 
brake hold operated indicator (yel-
low) 

 comes on.

■

Brake hold system operating 

conditions

The brake hold system cannot be 

turned on in the following condi-

tions:

●

The driver’s door is not closed.

●

The driver is not wearing the seat 

belt.

NOTICE

■

When the system malfunc-

tions

Stop the vehicle in a safe place 

and check the warning messages.

■

When the parking brake can-

not be released due to a mal-

function

Driving the vehicle with the park-

ing brake set will lead to brake 

components overheating, which 

may affect braking performance 

and increase brake wear.
Have the vehicle inspected by 

your Toyota dealer immediately if 

this occurs.

Brake Hold

The brake hold system 
keeps the brake applied 
when the shift lever is in D, 
B or N with the system on 
and the brake pedal has 
been depressed to stop the 
vehicle. The system 
releases the brake when the 
accelerator pedal is 
depressed with the shift 
lever in D or B to allow 
smooth start off.

Enabling the system

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If any of the conditions above are 

detected when the brake hold sys-

tem is enabled, the system will turn 

off and the brake hold standby indi-

cator light will go off. In addition, if 

any of the conditions are detected 

while the system is holding the 

brake, a warning buzzer will sound 

and a message will be shown on the 

multi-information display. The park-

ing brake will then be set automati-

cally.

■

Brake hold function

●

If the brake pedal is left released 

for a period of about 3 minutes 

after the system has started hold-

ing the brake, the parking brake 

will be set automatically. In this 

case, a warning buzzer sounds 

and a message is shown on the 

multi-information display.

●

To turn the system off while the 

system is holding the brake, firmly 

depress the brake pedal and 

press the button again.

●

The brake hold function may not 

hold the vehicle when the vehicle 

is on a steep incline. In this situa-

tion, it may be necessary for the 

driver to apply the brakes. A warn-

ing buzzer will sound and the 

multi-information display will 

inform the driver of this situation. If 

a warning message is shown on 

the multi-information display, read 

the message and follow the 

instructions.

■

When the parking brake is set 

automatically while the system 

is holding the brakes

Perform any of the following opera-

tions to release the parking brake.

●

Depress the accelerator pedal. 

(The parking brake will not be 

released automatically if the seat 

belt is not fastened.)

●

Operate the parking brake switch 

with the brake pedal depressed.

Make sure that the parking brake 

indicator light goes off. (



P.167)

■

When an inspection at your 

Toyota dealer is necessary

When the brake hold standby indi-

cator (green) does not illuminate 

even when the brake hold switch is 

pressed with the brake hold system 

operating conditions met, the sys-

tem may be malfunctioning. Have 

the vehicle inspected at your Toyota 

dealer.

■

If “Brake Hold Malfunction 

Press Brake to Deactivate Visit 

Your Dealer” or “Brake Hold 

Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” 

is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

The system may be malfunctioning. 

Have the vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer.

■

Warning messages and buzzers

Warning messages and buzzers are 

used to indicate a system malfunc-

tion or to inform the driver of the 

need for caution. If a warning mes-

sage is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display, read the message and 

follow the instructions.

■

If the brake hold operated indi-

cator flashes



P.484

WARNING

■

When the vehicle is on a 

steep incline

When using the brake hold sys-

tem on a steep incline exercise 

caution. The brake hold function 

may not hold the vehicle in such a 

situation.

■

When stopped on a slippery 

road

The system cannot stop the vehi-

cle when the gripping ability of the 

tires has been exceeded. Do not 

use the system when stopped on 

a slippery road.

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NOTICE

■

When parking the vehicle

The brake hold system is not 

designed for use when parking 

the vehicle for a long period of 

time. Turning the power switch off 

while the system is holding the 

brake may release the brake, 

which would cause the vehicle to 

move. When operating the power 

switch, depress the brake pedal, 

shift the shift lever to P and set 

the parking brake.

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Operating the 

 switch 

turns on the lights as follows:

U.S.A.
Canada

1

 The headlights, daytime 

running lights (



P.173) and 

all the lights listed below turn 
on and off automatically.

2

 The side marker, park-

ing, tail, license plate, instru-
ment panel lights, and 
daytime running lights 
(



P.173) turn on.

3

 The headlights and all 

lights listed above (except 
daytime running lights) turn 

on.

4

 (U.S.A.) Off

 (Canada) The daytime 

running lights turn on. 
(



P.173)

■

AUTO mode can be used when

The power switch is in ON.

■

Daytime running light system

●

The daytime running lights illumi-

nate using the same lights as the 

headlights and illuminate darker 

than the headlights.

●

To make your vehicle more visible 

to other drivers during daytime 

driving, the daytime running lights 

turn on automatically when all of 

the following conditions are met. 

(The daytime running lights are 

not designed for use at night.)

• The hybrid system is operating.

• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is in the 

 

(Canada only), 

 or 

*

 posi-

tion

*

: When the surroundings are bright

The daytime running lights remain 

on after they illuminate, even if the 

parking brake is set again.

●

For the U.S.A.: Daytime running 

lights can be turned off by operat-

ing the switch.

●

Compared to turning on the head-

lights, the daytime running light 

system offers greater durability 

and consumes less electricity, so 

it can help improve fuel economy.

Headlight switch

The headlights can be oper-
ated manually or automati-
cally.

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Headlight control sensor

The sensor may not function prop-

erly if an object is placed on the sen-

sor, or anything that blocks the 

sensor is affixed to the windshield.

Doing so interferes with the sensor 

detecting the level of ambient light 

and may cause the automatic head-

light system to malfunction.

■

Automatic light off system

●

When the headlights are on: The 

headlights and tail lights turn off 

30 seconds after the driver’s door 

is opened and closed if the power 

switch is turned to ACC or OFF. 

(The lights turn off immediately if 

 on the key is pressed after all 

the doors are closed.)

●

When only the tail lights are on: 

The tail lights turn off automati-

cally if the power switch is turned 

to ACC or OFF and the driver’s 

door is opened.

To turn the lights on again, turn the 

power switch to ON, or turn the light 

switch off once and then back to 

 or 

.

■

Light reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds when the power 

switch is turned to OFF or ACC and 

the driver’s door is opened while the 

lights are turned on.

■

Windshield wiper linked head-

light illumination

When driving during daytime with 
the headlight switch turned to 

, if 

the windshield wipers are used, the 

headlights will turn on automatically 

after several seconds to help 

enhance the visibility of your vehi-

cle.

■

12-volt battery-saving function

In order to prevent the 12-volt bat-

tery of the vehicle from discharging, 

if the headlights and/or tail lights are 

on when the power switch is turned 

off the 12-volt battery saving func-

tion will operate and automatically 

turn off all the lights after approxi-

mately 20 minutes. When the power 

switch is turned to ON, the 12-volt 

battery-saving function will be dis-

abled. 

When any of the following are per-

formed, the 12-volt battery-saving 

function is canceled once and then 

reactivated. All the lights will turn off 

automatically 20 minutes after the 

12-volt battery-saving function has 

been reactivated:

●

When the headlight switch is oper-

ated

●

When a door is opened or closed

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(



P.544)

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not leave the lights on longer 

than necessary when the hybrid 

system is off.

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1

With the headlights on, push 
the lever away from you to 
turn on the high beams.

Pull the lever toward you to the 
center position to turn the high 
beams off.

2

Pull the lever toward you and 
release it to flash the high 
beams once.

You can flash the high beams with 
the headlights on or off.

1

Press the Automatic High 
Beam switch.

Turning on the high beam 
headlights

Automatic High Beam

The Automatic High Beam 
uses a camera sensor 
located behind the upper 
portion of the windshield to 
assess the brightness of the 
lights of vehicles ahead, 
streetlights, etc., and auto-
matically turns the high 
beams on or off as neces-
sary.

WARNING

■

Limitations of the Automatic 

High Beam

Do not overly rely on the Auto-

matic High Beam. Always drive 

safely, taking care to observe your 

surroundings and turning the high 

beams on or off manually if nec-

essary.

■

To prevent incorrect opera-

tion of the Automatic High 

Beam system

Do not overload the vehicle.

Activating the Automatic 
High Beam

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Push the lever away from 
you with the headlight switch 

in the 

 or 

 position.

The Automatic High Beam indicator 

will come on when the system is 

operating.

■

Conditions to turn the high 

beams on/off automatically

●

When all of the following condi-

tions are met, the high beams will 

be turned on automatically (after 

approximately 1 second):

• The vehicle speed is approxi-

mately 21 mph (34 km/h) or more.

• The area ahead of the vehicle is 

dark.

• There are no vehicles ahead with 

headlights or tail lights turned on.

• There are few streetlights on the 

road ahead.

●

If any of the following conditions 

are met, the high beams will turn 

off automatically:

• The vehicle speed is below 

approximately 17 mph (27 km/h).

• The area ahead of the vehicle is 

not dark.

• Vehicles ahead have their head-

lights or tail lights turned on.

• There are many streetlights on the 

road ahead.

■

Camera sensor detection infor-

mation

●

The high beams may not be auto-

matically turned off in the following 

situations:

• When a vehicle suddenly appears 

from around a curve

• When the vehicle is cut in front of 

by another vehicle

• When vehicles ahead cannot be 

detected due to repeated curves, 

road dividers or roadside trees

• When vehicles ahead appear in a 

faraway lane on a wide road

• When the lights of vehicles ahead 

are not on

●

The high beams may be turned off 

if a vehicle ahead that is using fog 

lights without its headlights turned 

on is detected.

●

House lights, streetlights, traffic 

signals, and illuminated billboards 

or signs and other reflective 

objects may cause the high 

beams to change to the low 

beams, or the low beams to 

remain on.

●

The following factors may affect 

the amount of time taken for the 

high beams to turn on or off:

• The brightness of the headlights, 

fog lights, and tail lights of vehi-

cles ahead

• The movement and direction of 

vehicles ahead

• When a vehicle ahead only has 

operational lights on one side

• When a vehicle ahead is a 

two-wheeled vehicle

• The condition of the road (gradi-

ent, curve, condition of the road 

surface, etc.)

• The number of passengers and 

amount of luggage in the vehicle

●

The high beams may turn on or off 

unexpectedly.

●

Bicycles or similar vehicles may 

not be detected.

●

In the following situations the sys-

tem may not be able to correctly 

detect the surrounding brightness 

level. This may cause the low 

beams to remain on or the high 

beams to flash or dazzle pedestri-

ans or vehicles ahead. In such a 

case, it is necessary to manually 

switch between the high and low 

beams.

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• When driving in inclement weather 

(heavy rain, snow, fog, sand-

storms, etc.)

• When the windshield is obscured 

by fog, mist, ice, dirt, etc.

• When the windshield is cracked or 

damaged

• When the camera sensor is 

deformed or dirty

• When the temperature of the cam-

era sensor is extremely high

• When the surrounding brightness 

level is equal to that of headlights, 

tail lights or fog lights

• When headlights or tail lights of 

vehicles ahead are turned off, 

dirty, changing color, or not aimed 

properly

• When the vehicle is hit by water, 

snow, dust, etc. from a preceding 

vehicle

• When driving through an area of 

intermittently changing brightness 

and darkness

• When frequently and repeatedly 

driving ascending/descending 

roads, or roads with rough, bumpy 

or uneven surfaces (such as 

stone-paved roads, gravel roads, 

etc.)

• When frequently and repeatedly 

taking curves or driving on a wind-

ing road

• When there is a highly reflective 

object ahead of the vehicle, such 

as a sign or mirror

• When the back of a preceding 

vehicle is highly reflective, such as 

a container on a truck

• When the vehicle’s headlights are 

damaged or dirty, or are not aimed 

properly

• When the vehicle is listing or titling 

due to a flat tire, a trailer being 

towed, etc.

• When the headlights are changed 

between the high beams and low 

beams repeatedly in an abnormal 

manner

• When the driver believes that the 

high beams may be flashing or 

dazzling pedestrians or other driv-

ers

■

Temporarily lowering sensor 

sensitivity

The sensitivity of the sensor can be 

temporarily lowered.

1

Turn the power switch off while 

the following conditions are met.

●

The headlight switch is in 

 or 

.

●

The headlight switch lever is in 

high beam position.

●

Automatic High Beam switch is 

on.

2

Turn the power switch to ON.

3

Within 60 seconds after step 

2

, 

repeat pulling the headlight 

switch lever to the original posi-

tion then pushing it to the high 

beam position quickly 10 times, 

then leave the lever in high beam 

position.

4

If the sensitivity is changed, the 

Automatic High Beam indicator 

is turn on and off 3 times.

Automatic High Beam (headlights) 

may turn on even when the vehicle 

is stopped.

■

Switching to the low beams

Pull the lever to its original posi-
tion.

The Automatic High Beam indicator 
will turn off.
Push the lever away from you to 
activate the Automatic High Beam 
system again.

Turning the high beams 
on/off manually

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Switching to the high 
beams

Press the Automatic High Beam 
switch.

The Automatic High Beam indicator 
will turn off and the high beam indi-
cator will turn on.
Press the switch to activate the 
Automatic High Beam system 
again.

Operating the 

 lever oper-

ates the wipers or washer as fol-
lows.

1

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada)

Intermittent windshield wiper 
operation

2

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada)

Low speed windshield wiper 

Windshield wipers and 

washer

Operating the lever can use 
the windshield wipers or the 
washer.

NOTICE

■

When the windshield is dry

Do not use the wipers, as they 

may damage the windshield.

Operating the wiper lever

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3

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada)

High speed windshield wiper 
operation

4

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada)

Temporary operation

5

 Washer/wiper dual 

operation

Pulling the lever operates the wip-
ers and washer.
Wipers will automatically operate a 
couple of times after the washer 
squirts.

Wiper intervals can be adjusted 
when intermittent operation is 
selected.

6

Increases the intermittent 
windshield wiper frequency

7

Decreases the intermittent 
windshield wiper frequency

■

The windshield wiper and 

washer can be operated when

The power switch is in ON.

■

If no windshield washer fluid 

sprays

Check that the washer nozzles are 

not blocked if there is washer fluid in 

the windshield washer fluid reser-

voir.

■

When stopping the hybrid sys-

tem in an emergency while driv-

ing

If the windshield wipers are operat-

ing when the hybrid system is 

stopped, the windshield wipers will 

operate in high speed operation. 

After the vehicle is stopped, opera-

tion will return to normal when the 

power switch is turned to ON.

WARNING

■

Caution regarding the use of 

washer fluid

When it is cold, do not use the 

washer fluid until the windshield 

becomes warm. The fluid may 

freeze on the windshield and 

cause low visibility. This may lead 

to an accident, resulting in death 

or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

When the washer fluid tank is 

empty

Do not operate the switch continu-

ally as the washer fluid pump may 

overheat.

■

When a nozzle becomes 

blocked

In this case, contact your Toyota 

dealer.Do not try to clear it with a 

pin or other object. The nozzle will 

be damaged.

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Turn the power switch off and 
ensure that all the doors and 
windows are closed.



Confirm the type of fuel.

■

Fuel types



P.531

■

Fuel tank opening for unleaded 

gasoline

To help prevent incorrect fueling, 

your vehicle has a fuel tank opening 

that only accommodates the spe-

cial nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.

Opening the fuel tank 

cap

The fuel tank of your vehicle 
has a special structure, 
which requires a reduction 
in fuel tank pressure before 
refueling. After the opener 
switch has been pressed, it 
will take several seconds 
until the vehicle is ready for 
refueling.

Before refueling the vehi-
cle

WARNING

■

When refueling the vehicle

Observe the following precautions 

while refueling the vehicle. Failure 

to do so may result in death or 

serious injury.

●

After exiting the vehicle and 

before opening the fuel door, 

touch an unpainted metal sur-

face to discharge any static 

electricity. It is important to dis-

charge static electricity before 

refueling because sparks result-

ing from static electricity can 

cause fuel vapors to ignite while 

refueling.

●

Always hold the grips on the 

fuel tank cap and turn it slowly 

to remove it.

A whooshing sound may be 

heard when the fuel tank cap is 

loosened. Wait until the sound 

cannot be heard before fully 

removing the cap. In hot 

weather, pressurized fuel may 

spray out the filler neck and 

cause injury.

●

Do not allow anyone that has 

not discharged static electricity 

from their body to come close to 

an open fuel tank.

●

Do not inhale vaporized fuel.

Fuel contains substances that 

are harmful if inhaled.

●

Do not smoke while refueling 

the vehicle.

Doing so may cause the fuel to 

ignite and cause a fire.

●

Do not return to the vehicle or 

touch any person or object that 

is statically charged.

This may cause static electricity 

to build up, resulting in a possi-

ble ignition hazard.

■

When refueling

Observe the following precautions 

to prevent fuel overflowing from 

the fuel tank:

●

Securely insert the fuel nozzle 

into the fuel filler neck.

●

Stop filling the tank after the fuel 

nozzle automatically clicks off.

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Press the opener switch.

The fuel filler door will open within 

about 10 seconds of the switch 

being pressed. Before refueling is 

possible, a message will be shown 

on the multi-information display in 

the instrument cluster to indicate 

the progress of the fuel filler door 

opener.

2

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly 
and remove it, then hang it 

on the back of the fuel filler 
door.

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

WARNING

●

Do not top off the fuel tank.

NOTICE

■

Refueling

●

Finish refueling within 30 min-

utes. If more than 30 minutes 

passes, the internal valve 

closes. In this condition, fuel 

may overflow during the refuel-

ing process.

Press the fuel filler door opener 

switch again.

●

Do not spill fuel during refueling.

Doing so may damage the vehi-

cle, such as causing the emis-

sion control system to operate 

abnormally or damaging fuel 

system components or the vehi-

cle’s painted surface.

Opening the fuel tank cap

NOTICE

■

When refueling

When refueling your vehicle, 

make sure that the fuel filler door 

lock is not pushed by the fuel noz-

zle boot, etc., as this may cause a 

valve to close, possibly resulting 

in a fuel spill.

If the fuel filler door lock has been 

pushed, operate the fuel filler door 

opener switch in the vehicle 

before continuing to refuel.

Closing the fuel tank cap

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■

When replacing the fuel tank 

cap

Do not use anything but a genu-

ine Toyota fuel tank cap designed 

for your vehicle. Doing so may 

cause a fire or other incident 

which may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

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■

PCS (Pre-Collision System)



P.189

■

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)



P.197

■

AHB (Automatic High 
Beam)



P.175

■

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

*



P.218

*

: If equipped

■

Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range



P.207

Two types of sensors, located 
behind the front grille and wind-
shield, detect information neces-
sary to operate the drive assist 
systems.

Radar sensor
Front camera

Toyota Safety Sense 

2.0

The Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 
consists of the following 
drive assist systems and 
contributes to a safe and 
comfortable driving experi-
ence:

Driving assist system

WARNING

■

Toyota Safety Sense 2.0

The Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 is 

designed to operate under the 

assumption that the driver will 

drive safely, and is designed to 

help reduce the impact to the 

occupants and the vehicle in the 

case of a collision or assist the 

driver in normal driving condi-

tions.

As there is a limit to the degree of 

recognition accuracy and control 

performance that this system can 

provide, do not overly rely on this 

system. The driver is always 

responsible for paying attention to 

the vehicle’s surroundings and 

driving safely.

Sensors

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■

To avoid malfunction of the 

radar sensor

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Otherwise, the radar sensor may 

not operate properly, possibly 

leading to an accident resulting in 

death or serious injury.

●

Keep the radar sensor and the 

radar sensor cover clean at all 

times.

Radar sensor
Radar sensor cover

If the front of the radar sensor or 
the front or back of the radar sen-
sor cover is dirty or covered with 
water droplets, snow, etc., clean 
it.
Clean the radar sensor and radar 
sensor cover with a soft cloth to 
avoid damaging them.

●

Do not attach accessories, 

stickers (including transparent 

stickers) or other items to the 

radar sensor, radar sensor 

cover or surrounding area.

●

Do not subject the radar sensor 

or its surrounding area to a 

strong impact.

If the radar sensor, front grille, 

or front bumper has been sub-

jected to a strong impact, have 

the vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer.

●

Do not disassemble the radar 

sensor.

●

Do not modify or paint the radar 

sensor or radar sensor cover.

●

In the following cases, the radar 

sensor must be recalibrated. 

Contact your Toyota dealer for 

details.

• When the radar sensor or front 

grille are removed and installed, 

or replaced

• When the front bumper is 

replaced

■

To avoid malfunction of the 

front camera

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Otherwise, the front camera may 

not operate properly, possibly 

leading to an accident resulting in 

death or serious injury.

●

Keep the windshield clean at all 

times.

• If the windshield is dirty or cov-

ered with an oily film, water 

droplets, snow, etc., clean the 

windshield.

• If a glass coating agent is 

applied to the windshield, it will 

still be necessary to use the 

windshield wipers to remove 

water droplets, etc. from the 

area of the windshield in front of 

the front camera.

• If the inner side of the wind-

shield where the front camera is 

installed is dirty, contact your 

Toyota dealer.

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WARNING

●

Do not attach objects, such as 

stickers, transparent stickers, 

etc., to the outer side of the 

windshield in front of the front 

camera (shaded area in the 

illustration).

From the top of the windshield 
to approximately 0.4 in. (1 cm) 
below the bottom of the front 
camera
Approximately 7.9 in. (20 cm) 
(Approximately 4.0 in. [10 cm] 
to the right and left from the 
center of the front camera)

●

If the part of the windshield in 

front of the front camera is 

fogged up or covered with con-

densation, or ice, use the wind-

shield defogger to remove the 

fog, condensation, or ice. 

(



P.387)

●

If water droplets cannot be 

properly removed from the area 

of the windshield in front of the 

front camera by the windshield 

wipers, replace the wiper insert 

or wiper blade.

●

Do not attach window tint to the 

windshield.

●

Replace the windshield if it is 

damaged or cracked.

After replacing the windshield, 

the front camera must be recali-

brated. Contact your Toyota 

dealer for details.

●

Do not allow liquids to contact 

the front camera.

●

Do not allow bright lights to 

shine into the front camera.

●

Do not dirty or damage the front 

camera.

When cleaning the inside of the 

windshield, do not allow glass 

cleaner to contact the lens of 

the front camera. Also, do not 

touch the lens.

If the lens is dirty or damaged, 

contact your Toyota dealer.

●

Do not subject the front camera 

to a strong impact.

●

Do not change the installation 

position or direction of the front 

camera or remove it.

●

Do not disassemble the front 

camera.

●

Do not modify any components 

of the vehicle around the front 

camera (inside rear view mirror, 

etc.) or ceiling.

●

Do not attach any accessories 

to the hood, front grille or front 

bumper that may obstruct the 

front camera. Contact your Toy-

ota dealer for details.

●

If a surfboard or other long 

object is to be mounted on the 

roof, make sure that it will not 

obstruct the front camera.

●

Do not modify the headlights or 

other lights.

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Certification



Except for vehicles sold in Canada



For vehicles sold in Canada

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If a warning message is displayed on the multi-information display

A system may be temporarily unavailable or there may be a malfunction in 

the system.

●

In the following situations, perform the actions specified in the table. When 

the normal operating conditions are detected, the message will disappear 

and the system will become operational.

If the message does not disappear, contact your Toyota dealer.

Situation

Actions

When the area around a sensor is 
covered with dirt, moisture (fogged 
up, covered with condensation, ice, 
etc.), or other foreign matter

To clean the part of the windshield in 
front of the front camera, use the 
windshield wipers or the windshield 
defogger of the air conditioning sys-
tem (



P.387)

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●

In the following situations, if the situation has changed (or the vehicle has 

been driven for some time) and the normal operating conditions are 

detected, the message will disappear and the system will become opera-

tional.

If the message does not disappear, contact your Toyota dealer.

• When the temperature around the radar sensor is outside of the opera-

tional range, such as when the vehicle is in the sun or in an extremely cold 

environment

• When the front camera cannot detect objects in front of the vehicle, such 

as when driving in the dark, snow, or fog, or when bright lights are shining 

into the front camera

When the temperature around the 
front camera is outside of the opera-
tional range, such as when the vehi-
cle is in the sun or in an extremely 
cold environment

If the front camera is hot, such as 
after the vehicle had been parked in 
the sun, use the air conditioning sys-
tem to decrease the temperature 
around the front camera.
If a sunshade was used when the 
vehicle was parked, depending on its 
type, the sunlight reflected from the 
surface of the sunshade may cause 
the temperature of the front camera 
to become excessively high.

If the front camera is cold, such after 
the vehicle is parked in an extremely 
cold environment, use the air condi-
tioning system to increase the tem-
perature around the front camera.

The area in front of the front camera 
is obstructed, such as when the 
hood is open or a sticker is attached 
to the part of the windshield in front 
of the front camera.

Close the hood, remove the sticker, 
etc. to clear the obstruction.

Situation

Actions

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The system can detect the fol-
lowing:



Vehicles



Bicyclists



Pedestrians

■

Pre-collision warning

When the system determines 
that the possibility of a frontal 
collision is high, a buzzer will 
sound and a warning message 
will be displayed on the 
multi-information display to urge 
the driver to take evasive action.

■

Pre-collision brake assist

When the system determines 
that the possibility of a frontal 
collision is high, the system 
applies greater braking force in 
relation to how strongly the 
brake pedal is depressed.

■

Pre-collision braking

If the system determines that 
the possibility of a frontal colli-
sion is extremely high, the 
brakes are automatically applied 
to help avoid the collision or 
reduce the impact of the colli-
sion.

PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-

tem)

The pre-collision system 
uses a radar sensor and 
front camera to detect 
objects (



P.192) in front of 

the vehicle. When the sys-
tem determines that the 
possibility of a frontal colli-
sion with an object is high, a 
warning operates to urge 
the driver to take evasive 
action and the potential 
brake pressure is increased 
to help the driver avoid the 
collision. If the system 
determines that the possi-
bility of a frontal collision 
with an object is extremely 
high, the brakes are auto-
matically applied to help 
avoid the collision or help 
reduce the impact of the col-
lision.

The pre-collision system 
can be disabled/enabled 
and the warning timing can 
be changed. (



P.191)

Detectable objects

System functions

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WARNING

■

Limitations of the pre-colli-

sion system

●

The driver is solely responsible 

for safe driving. Always drive 

safely, taking care to observe 

your surroundings.

Do not use the pre-collision sys-

tem instead of normal braking 

operations under any circum-

stances. This system will not 

prevent collisions or lessen col-

lision damage or injury in every 

situation. Do not overly rely on 

this system. Failure to do so 

may lead to an accident, result-

ing in death or serious injury.

●

Although this system is 

designed to help avoid a colli-

sion or help reduce the impact 

of the collision, its effectiveness 

may change according to vari-

ous conditions, therefore the 

system may not always be able 

to achieve the same level of 

performance.

Read the following conditions 

carefully. Do not overly rely on 

this system and always drive 

carefully.

• Conditions under which the sys-

tem may operate even if there is 

no possibility of a collision: 



P.193

• Conditions under which the sys-

tem may not operate properly: 



P.194

●

Do not attempt to test the oper-

ation of the pre-collision system 

yourself.

Depending on the objects used 

for testing (dummies, card-

board objects imitating detect-

able objects, etc.), the system 

may not operate properly, possi-

bly leading to an accident.

■

Pre-collision braking

●

When the pre-collision braking 

function is operating, a large 

amount of braking force will be 

applied.

●

If the vehicle is stopped by the 

operation of the pre-collision 

braking function, the pre-colli-

sion braking function operation 

will be canceled after approxi-

mately 2 seconds. Depress the 

brake pedal as necessary.

●

The pre-collision braking func-

tion may not operate if certain 

operations are performed by the 

driver. If the accelerator pedal is 

being depressed strongly or the 

steering wheel is being turned, 

the system may determine that 

the driver is taking evasive 

action and possibly prevent the 

pre-collision braking function 

from operating.

●

In some situations, while the 

pre-collision braking function is 

operating, operation of the func-

tion may be canceled if the 

accelerator pedal is depressed 

strongly or the steering wheel is 

turned and the system deter-

mines that the driver is taking 

evasive action.

●

If the brake pedal is being 

depressed, the system may 

determine that the driver is tak-

ing evasive action and possibly 

delay the operation timing of the 

pre-collision braking function.

■

When to disable the pre-colli-

sion system

In the following situations, disable 

the system, as it may not operate 

properly, possibly leading to an 

accident resulting in death or seri-

ous injury:

●

When the vehicle is being towed

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Enabling/disabling the 
pre-collision system

The pre-collision system can be 
enabled/disabled on 

 

(



P.544) of the multi-informa-

tion display.

The system is automatically 
enabled each time the power 
switch is turned to ON.

If the system is disabled, the 
PCS warning light will turn on 
and a message will be displayed 
on the multi-information display.

■

Changing the pre-collision 
warning timing

The pre-collision warning timing 
can be changed on 

 

(



P.544) of the multi-informa-

tion display.

The warning timing setting is 
retained when the power switch is 
turned off. However, if the pre-colli-
sion system is disabled and 
re-enabled, the operation timing will 
return to the default setting (mid-
dle).

WARNING

●

When your vehicle is towing 

another vehicle

●

When transporting the vehicle 

via truck, boat, train or similar 

means of transportation

●

When the vehicle is raised on a 

lift with the hybrid system on 

and the tires are allowed to 

rotate freely

●

When inspecting the vehicle 

using a drum tester such as a 

chassis dynamometer or speed-

ometer tester, or when using an 

on vehicle wheel balancer

●

When a strong impact is applied 

to the front bumper or front 

grille, due to an accident or 

other reasons

●

If the vehicle cannot be driven in 

a stable manner, such as when 

the vehicle has been in an acci-

dent or is malfunctioning

●

When the vehicle is driven in a 

sporty manner or off-road

●

When the tires are not properly 

inflated

●

When the tires are very worn

●

When tires of a size other than 

specified are installed

●

When tire chains are installed

●

When a compact spare tire or 

an emergency tire puncture 

repair kit is used

●

If equipment (snow plow, etc.) 

that may obstruct the radar sen-

sor or front camera is temporar-

ily installed to the vehicle

Changing settings of the 
pre-collision system

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Early

2

Middle

This is the default setting.

3

Late

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Operational conditions

The pre-collision system is enabled and the system determines that the pos-

sibility of a frontal collision with a detected object is high.

Each function is operational at the following speed

●

Pre-collision warning

●

Pre-collision brake assist

●

Pre-collision braking

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Relative speed between 

your vehicle and object

Vehicles

Approx. 7 to 110 mph 

(10 to 180 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 110 mph 

(10 to 180 km/h)

Bicyclists and pedestri-

ans

Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10 

to 80 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10 

to 80 km/h)

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Relative speed between 

your vehicle and object

Vehicles

Approx. 20 to 110 mph 

(30 to 180 km/h)

Approx. 20 to 110 mph 

(30 to 180 km/h)

Bicyclists and pedestri-

ans

Approx. 20 to 50 mph 

(30 to 80 km/h)

Approx. 20 to 50 mph 

(30 to 80 km/h)

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The system may not operate in the following situations:

●

If a 12-volt battery terminal has been disconnected and reconnected and 

then the vehicle has not been driven for a certain amount of time

●

If the shift lever is in R

●

When the VSC OFF indicator is illuminated (only the pre-collision warning 

function will be operational)

■

Object detection function

The system detects objects based 

on their size, profile, motion, etc. 

However, an object may not be 

detected depending on the sur-

rounding brightness and the motion, 

posture, and angle of the detected 

object, preventing the system from 

operating properly. (



P.194)

The illustration shows an image of 

detectable objects.

■

Cancelation of the pre-collision 

braking

If either of the following occur while 

the pre-collision braking function is 

operating, it will be canceled:

●

The accelerator pedal is 

depressed strongly.

●

The steering wheel is turned 

sharply or abruptly.

■

Conditions under which the 

system may operate even if 

there is no possibility of a colli-

sion

●

In some situations such as the fol-

lowing, the system may determine 

that there is a possibility of a fron-

tal collision and operate.

• When passing a detectable object, 

etc.

• When changing lanes while over-

taking a detectable object, etc.

• When approaching a detectable 

object in an adjacent lane or on 

the roadside, such as when 

changing the course of travel or 

driving on a winding road

• When rapidly closing on a detect-

able object, etc.

• When approaching objects on the 

roadside, such as detectable 

objects, guardrails, utility poles, 

trees, or walls

• When there is a detectable object 

or other object by the roadside at 

the entrance of a curve

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Relative speed between 

your vehicle and object

Vehicles

Approx. 7 to 110 mph 

(10 to 180 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 110 mph 

(10 to 180 km/h)

Bicyclists and pedestri-

ans

Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10 

to 80 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10 

to 80 km/h)

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• When there are patterns or paint 

in front of your vehicle that may be 

mistaken for a detectable object

• When the front of your vehicle is 

hit by water, snow, dust, etc.

• When overtaking a detectable 

object that is changing lanes or 

making a right/left turn

• When passing a detectable object 

in an oncoming lane that is 

stopped to make a right/left turn

• When a detectable object 

approaches very close and then 

stops before entering the path of 

your vehicle

• If the front of your vehicle is raised 

or lowered, such as when on an 

uneven or undulating road surface

• When driving on a road sur-

rounded by a structure, such as in 

a tunnel or on an iron bridge

• When there is a metal object 

(manhole cover, steel plate, etc.), 

steps, or a protrusion in front of 

your vehicle

• When passing under an object 

(road sign, billboard, etc.)

• When approaching an electric toll 

gate barrier, parking area barrier, 

or other barrier that opens and 

closes

• When using an automatic car 

wash

• When driving through or under 

objects that may contact your 

vehicle, such as thick grass, tree 

branches, or a banner

• When driving through steam or 

smoke

• When driving near an object that 

reflects radio waves, such as a 

large truck or guardrail

• When driving near a TV tower, 

broadcasting station, electric 

power plant, or other location 

where strong radio waves or elec-

trical noise may be present

■

Situations in which the system 

may not operate properly

●

In some situations such as the fol-

lowing, an object may not be 

detected by the radar sensor and 

front camera, preventing the sys-

tem from operating properly:

• When a detectable object is 

approaching your vehicle

• When your vehicle or a detectable 

object is wobbling

• If a detectable object makes an 

abrupt maneuver (such as sudden 

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swerving, acceleration or deceler-

ation)

• When your vehicle approaches a 

detectable object rapidly

• When a detectable object is not 

directly in front of your vehicle

• When a detectable object is near 

a wall, fence, guardrail, manhole 

cover, vehicle, steel plate on the 

road, etc.

• When a detectable object is under 

a structure

• When part of a detectable object 

is hidden by an object, such as 

large baggage, an umbrella, or 

guardrail

• When multiple detectable objects 

are close together

• If the sun or other light is shining 

directly on a detectable object

• When a detectable object is a 

shade of white and looks 

extremely bright

• When a detectable object appears 

to be nearly the same color or 

brightness as its surroundings

• If a detectable object cuts or sud-

denly emerges in front of your 

vehicle

• When the front of your vehicle is 

hit by water, snow, dust, etc.

• When a very bright light ahead, 

such as the sun or the headlights 

of oncoming traffic, shines directly 

into the front camera

• When approaching the side or 

front of a vehicle ahead

• If a vehicle ahead is a motorcycle

• If a vehicle ahead is narrow, such 

as a personal mobility vehicle

• If a preceding vehicle has a small 

rear end, such as an unloaded 

truck

• If a preceding vehicle has a low 

rear end, such as a low bed trailer

• If a vehicle ahead has extremely 

high ground clearance

• If a vehicle ahead is carrying a 

load which protrudes past its rear 

bumper

• If a vehicle ahead is irregularly 

shaped, such as a tractor or side 

car

• If a vehicle ahead is a child sized 

bicycle, a bicycle that is carrying a 

large load, a bicycle ridden by 

more than one person, or a 

uniquely shaped bicycle (bicycle 

with a child seat, tandem bicycle, 

etc.)

• If a pedestrian/or the riding height 

of a bicyclist ahead is shorter than 

approximately 3.2 ft. (1 m) or taller 

than approximately 6.5 ft. (2 m)

• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is wearing 

oversized clothing (a rain coat, 

long skirt, etc.), making their sil-

houette obscure

• If a pedestrian is bending forward 

or squatting or bicyclist is bending 

forward

• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is moving 

fast

• If a pedestrian is pushing a 

stroller, wheelchair, bicycle or 

other vehicle

• When driving in inclement weather 

such as heavy rain, fog, snow or a 

sandstorm

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• When driving through steam or 

smoke

• When the surrounding area is dim, 

such as at dawn or dusk, or while 

at night or in a tunnel, making a 

detectable object appear to be 

nearly the same color as its sur-

roundings

• When driving in a place where the 

surrounding brightness changes 

suddenly, such as at the entrance 

or exit of a tunnel

• After the hybrid system has 

started the vehicle has not been 

driven for a certain amount of time

• While making a left/right turn and 

for a few seconds after making a 

left/right turn

• While driving on a curve and for a 

few seconds after driving on a 

curve

• If your vehicle is skidding

• If the front of the vehicle is raised 

or lowered

• If the wheels are misaligned

• If a wiper blade is blocking the 

front camera

• The vehicle is being driven at 

extremely high speeds

• When driving on a hill

• If the radar sensor or front camera 

is misaligned

●

In some situations such as the fol-

lowing, sufficient braking force 

may not be obtained, preventing 

the system from performing prop-

erly:

• If the braking functions cannot 

operate to their full extent, such as 

when the brake parts are 

extremely cold, extremely hot, or 

wet

• If the vehicle is not properly main-

tained (brakes or tires are exces-

sively worn, improper tire inflation 

pressure, etc.)

• When the vehicle is being driven 

on a gravel road or other slippery 

surface

■

If VSC is disabled

●

If VSC is disabled (



P.241), the 

pre-collision brake assist and 

pre-collision braking functions are 

also disabled.

●

The PCS warning light will turn on 

and “VSC Turned OFF Pre-Colli-

sion Brake System Unavailable” 

will be displayed on the 

multi-information display.

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LTA (Lane Tracing 

Assist)

When driving on highways 
and freeways with white 
(yellow) lane lines, this 
function alerts the driver 
when the vehicle might 
depart from its lane or 
course

*

 and provides assis-

tance by operating the 
steering wheel to keep the 
vehicle in its lane or 
course

*

. Furthermore, the 

system provides steering 
assistance when dynamic 
radar cruise control with 
full-speed range is operat-
ing to keep the vehicle in its 
lane.

The LTA system recognizes 
white (yellow) lane lines or a 
course

*

 using the front cam-

era. Additionally, it detects 
preceding vehicles using 
the front camera and radar.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and 

the side of the road, such as 
grass, soil, or a curb

WARNING

■

Before using LTA system

●

Do not rely solely upon the LTA 

system. The LTA system does 

not automatically drive the vehi-

cle or reduce the amount of 

attention that must be paid to 

the area in front of the vehicle. 

The driver must always assume 

full responsibility for driving 

safely by paying careful atten-

tion to the surrounding condi-

tions and operating the steering 

wheel to correct the path of the 

vehicle. Also, the driver must 

take adequate breaks when 

fatigued, such as from driving 

for a long period of time.

●

Failure to perform appropriate 

driving operations and pay care-

ful attention may lead to an 

accident, resulting in death or 

serious injury.

●

When not using the LTA system, 

use the LTA switch to turn the 

system off.

■

Situations unsuitable for LTA 

system

In the following situations, use the 

LTA switch to turn the system off. 

Failure to do so may lead to an 

accident, resulting in death or 

serious injury.

●

Vehicle is driven on a road sur-

face which is slippery due to 

rainy weather, fallen snow, 

freezing, etc.

●

Vehicle is driven on a snow-cov-

ered road.

●

White (yellow) lines are difficult 

to see due to rain, snow, fog, 

dust, etc.

●

Vehicle is driven in a temporary 

lane or restricted lane due to 

construction work.

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WARNING

●

Vehicle is driven in a construc-

tion zone.

●

A spare tire, tire chains, etc. are 

equipped.

●

When the tires have been 

excessively worn, or when the 

tire inflation pressure is low.

●

When tires of a size other than 

specified are installed.

●

Vehicle is driven in traffic lanes 

other than that highways and 

freeways.

●

During emergency towing.

■

Preventing LTA system mal-

functions and operations per-

formed by mistake

●

Do not modify the headlights or 

place stickers, etc. on the sur-

face of the lights.

●

Do not modify the suspension 

etc. If the suspension etc. needs 

to be replaced, contact your 

Toyota dealer.

●

Do not install or place anything 

on the hood or grille. Also, do 

not install a grille guard (bull 

bars, kangaroo bar, etc.).

●

If your windshield needs 

repairs, contact your Toyota 

dealer.

■

Conditions in which functions 

may not operate properly

In the following situations, the 

functions may not operate prop-

erly and the vehicle may depart 

from its lane. Drive safely by 

always paying careful attention to 

your surroundings and operate 

the steering wheel to correct the 

path of the vehicle without relying 

solely on the functions.

●

When the follow-up cruising dis-

play is displayed (



P.202) and 

the preceding vehicle changes 

lanes. (Your vehicle may follow 

the preceding vehicle and also 

change lanes.)

●

When the follow-up cruising dis-

play is displayed (



P.202) and 

the preceding vehicle is sway-

ing. (Your vehicle may sway 

accordingly and depart from the 

lane.)

●

When the follow-up cruising dis-

play is displayed (



P.202) and 

the preceding vehicle departs 

from its lane. (Your vehicle may 

follow the preceding vehicle and 

depart from the lane.)

●

When the follow-up cruising dis-

play is displayed (



P.202) and 

the preceding vehicle is being 

driven extremely close to the 

left/right lane line. (Your vehicle 

may follow the preceding vehi-

cle and depart from the lane.)

●

Vehicle is being driven around a 

sharp curve.

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WARNING

●

Objects or patterns that could 

be mistaken for white (yellow) 

lines are present on the side of 

the road (guardrails, reflective 

poles, etc.).

●

Vehicle is driven where the road 

diverges, merges, etc.

●

Repair marks of asphalt, white 

(yellow) lines, etc. are present 

due to road repair.

●

There are shadows on the road 

that run parallel with, or cover, 

the white (yellow) lines.

●

The vehicle is driven in an area 

without white (yellow) lines, 

such as in front of a tollgate or 

checkpoint, or at an intersec-

tion, etc.

●

The white (yellow) lines are 

cracked, “Botts’ dots”, “Raised 

pavement marker” or stones are 

present.

●

The white (yellow) lines cannot 

be seen or are difficult to see 

due to sand, etc.

●

The vehicle is driven on a road 

surface that is wet due to rain, 

puddles, etc.

●

The traffic lines are yellow 

(which may be more difficult to 

recognize than lines that are 

white).

●

The white (yellow) lines cross 

over a curb, etc.

●

The vehicle is driven on a bright 

surface, such as concrete.

●

If the edge of the road is not 

clear or straight.

●

The vehicle is driven on a sur-

face that is bright due to 

reflected light, etc.

●

The vehicle is driven in an area 

where the brightness changes 

suddenly, such as at the 

entrances and exits of tunnels, 

etc.

●

Light from the headlights of an 

oncoming vehicle, the sun, etc. 

enters the camera.

●

The vehicle is driven on a slope.

●

The vehicle is driven on a road 

which tilts left or right, or a wind-

ing road.

●

The vehicle is driven on an 

unpaved or rough road.

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Lane departure alert func-
tion

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

*

, a warn-

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

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

*

: Boundary between asphalt and 

the side of the road, such as 
grass, soil, or a curb

■

Steering assist function

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

*

, the sys-

WARNING

●

The traffic lane is excessively 

narrow or wide.

●

The vehicle is extremely tilted 

due to carrying heavy luggage 

or having improper tire pres-

sure.

●

The distance to the preceding 

vehicle is extremely short.

●

The vehicle is moving up and 

down a large amount due to 

road conditions during driving 

(poor roads or road seams).

●

When driving in a tunnel or at 

night with the headlights off or 

when a headlight is dim due to 

its lens being dirty or it being 

misaligned.

●

The vehicle is struck by a cross-

wind.

●

The vehicle is affected by wind 

from a vehicle driven in a 

nearby lane.

●

The vehicle has just changed 

lanes or crossed an intersec-

tion.

●

Tires which differ by structure, 

manufacturer, brand or tread 

pattern are used.

●

Snow tires, etc. are equipped.

●

The vehicle is being driven at 

extremely high speeds.

Functions included in LTA 
system

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tem provides assistance as nec-
essary by operating the steering 
wheel in small amounts for a 
short period of time to keep the 
vehicle in its lane.

If the system detects that the steer-
ing wheel has not been operated 
for a fixed amount of time or the 
steering wheel is not being firmly 
gripped, a warning is displayed on 
the multi-information display and 
the function is temporarily can-
celed.
Vehicle with BSM: When the sys-
tem determines that the vehicle 
might depart from its lane and that 
the possibility of a collision with an 
overtaking vehicle in the adjacent 
lane is high, the steering assist 
function will operate even if the turn 
signals are operating.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and 

the side of the road, such as 
grass, soil, or a curb

■

Vehicle sway warning func-
tion

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

■

Lane centering function

This function is linked with 
dynamic radar cruise control 
with full-speed range and pro-
vides the required assistance by 
operating the steering wheel to 
keep the vehicle in its current 
lane.

When dynamic radar cruise control 
with full-speed range is not operat-
ing, the lane centering function 
does not operate.
In situations where the white (yel-
low) lane lines are difficult to see or 
are not visible, such as when in a 

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traffic jam, this function will operate 
to help follow a preceding vehicle 
by monitoring the position of the 
preceding vehicle.
If the system detects that the steer-
ing wheel has not been operated 
for a fixed amount of time or the 
steering wheel is not being firmly 
gripped, a warning is displayed on 
the multi-information display and 
the function is temporarily can-
celed.

Press the LTA switch to turn the 
LTA system on.

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

next time the hybrid system is 
started.

LTA indicator

The illumination condition of the 
indicator informs the driver of the 
system operation status.
Illuminated in white: LTA system is 
operating.
Illuminated in green: Steering wheel 
assistance of the steering assist 
function or lane centering function 
is operating.
Flashing in orange: Lane departure 
alert function is operating.

Operation display of steering 
wheel operation support

Displayed when the multi-informa-
tion display is switched to the driv-
ing support system information 
screen.

Turning LTA system on

Indications on multi-infor-
mation display

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Indicates that steering wheel assis-
tance of the steering assist function 
or lane centering function is operat-
ing.
Both outer sides of the lane are dis-
played: Indicates that steering 
wheel assist of the lane centering 
function is operating.
One outer side of the lane is dis-
played: Indicates that steering 
wheel assist of the steering assist 
function is operating.
Both outer sides of the lane are 
flashing: Alerts the driver that their 
input is necessary to stay in the 
center of the lane (lane centering 
function).

Lane departure alert function 
display

Displayed when the multi-informa-
tion display is switched to the driv-
ing support system information 
screen.



Inside of displayed lines is 
white

Indicates that the system is rec-
ognizing white (yellow) lines or a 
course

*

. When the vehicle 

departs from its lane, the white 
line displayed on the side the 
vehicle departs from flashes 
orange.



Inside of displayed lines is 
black

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

*

 or is temporar-

ily canceled.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and 

the side of the road, such as 
grass, soil, or a curb

Follow-up cruising display

Displayed when the multi-informa-
tion display is switched to the driv-
ing support system information 
screen.
Indicates that steering assist of the 
lane centering function is operating 
by monitoring the position of a pre-
ceding vehicle.
When the follow-up cruising display 
is displayed, if the preceding vehi-
cle moves, your vehicle may move 
in the same way. Always pay care-
ful attention to your surroundings 
and operate the steering wheel as 
necessary to correct the path of the 
vehicle and ensure safety.

■

Operation conditions of each 

function

●

Lane departure alert function

This function operates when all of 
the following conditions are met.
• LTA is turned on.

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• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 

mph (50 km/h) or more.

*1

• System recognizes white (yellow) 

lane lines or a course

*2

. (When a 

white [yellow] line or course

*2

 is 

recognized on only one side, the 

system will operate only for the 

recognized side.)

• Width of traffic lane is approxi-

mately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.

• Turn signal lever is not operated.

(Vehicle with BSM: Except when 

another vehicle is in the lane on 

the side where the turn signal was 

operated)

• Vehicle is not being driven around 

a sharp curve.

• No system malfunctions are 

detected. (



P.206)

*1

:The function operates even if the 

vehicle speed is less than 
approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) 
when the lane centering function 
is operating.

*2

:Boundary between asphalt and 

the side of the road, such as 
grass, soil, or a curb

●

Steering assist function

This function operates when all of 
the following conditions are met in 
addition to the operation conditions 
for the lane departure alert function.
• Setting for “Steering Assist” in 

 

of the multi-information display is 

set to “ON”. (



P.544)

• Vehicle is not accelerated or 

decelerated by a fixed amount or 

more.

• Steering wheel is not operated 

with a steering force level suitable 

for changing lanes.

• ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS are 

not operating.

• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.

• Hands off steering wheel warning 

is not displayed. (



P.205)

●

Vehicle sway warning function

This function operates when all of 

the following conditions are met.
• Setting for “Sway Warning” in 

 

of the multi-information display is 

set to “ON”. (



P.544)

• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 

mph (50 km/h) or more.

• Width of traffic lane is approxi-

mately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.

• No system malfunctions are 

detected. (



P.206)

●

Lane centering function

This function operates when all of 
the following conditions are met.
• LTA is turned on.

• Setting for “Steering Assist” and 

“Lane Center” in 

 of the 

multi-information display are set to 

“ON”. (



P.544)

• This function recognizes white 

(yellow) lane lines or the position 

of a preceding vehicle (except 

when the preceding vehicle is 

small, such as a motorcycle).

• The dynamic radar cruise control 

with full-speed range is operating 

in vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-

trol mode.

• Width of traffic lane is approxi-

mately 10 to 13 ft. (3 to 4 m).

• Turn signal lever is not operated.

• Vehicle is not being driven around 

a sharp curve.

• No system malfunctions are 

detected. (



P.206)

• Vehicle does not accelerate or 

decelerate by a fixed amount or 

more.

• Steering wheel is not operated 

with a steering force level suitable 

for changing lanes.

• ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS are 

not operating.

• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.

• Hands off steering wheel warning 

is not displayed. (



P.205)

• The vehicle is being driven in the 

center of a lane.

• Steering assist function is not 

operating.