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

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Temporary cancelation of func-

tions

●

When operation conditions are no 

longer met, a function may be 

temporarily canceled. However, 

when the operation conditions are 

met again, operation of the func-

tion is automatically restored. 

(



P.203)

●

If the operation conditions 

(



P.201) are no longer met while 

the lane centering function is 

operating, the buzzer may sound 

to indicate that the function has 

been temporarily canceled.

■

Steering assist function/lane 

centering function

●

Depending on the vehicle speed, 

lane departure situation, road con-

ditions, etc., the driver may not 

feel the function is operating or 

the function may not operate at 

all.

●

The steering control of the func-

tion is overridden by the driver’s 

steering wheel operation.

●

Do not attempt to test the opera-

tion of the steering assist function.

■

Lane departure alert function

●

The warning buzzer may be diffi-

cult to hear due to external noise, 

audio playback, etc.

●

If the edge of the course

*

 is not 

clear or straight, the lane depar-

ture alert function may not oper-

ate.

●

Vehicle with BSM: It may not be 

possible for the system to deter-

mine if there is a danger of a colli-

sion with a vehicle in an adjacent 

lane.

●

Do not attempt to test the opera-

tion of the lane departure alert 

function.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and 

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

■

Hands off steering wheel warn-

ing

In the following situations, a warning 

message urging the driver to hold 

the steering wheel and the symbol 

shown in the illustration are dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play to warn the driver. The warning 

stops when the system determines 

that the driver holds the steering 

wheel. Always keep your hands on 

the steering wheel when using this 

system, regardless of warnings.

●

When the system determines that 

the driver is driving without hold-

ing the steering wheel while the 

system is operating

If the driver continues to keep their 

hands off of the steering wheel, the 

buzzer sounds, the driver is warned 

and the function is temporarily can-

celed. This warning also operates in 

the same way when the driver con-

tinuously operates the steering 

wheel only a small amount.

●

When the system determines that 

the vehicle may not turn and 

instead depart from its lane while 

driving around a curve

Depending on the vehicle condition 

and road conditions, the warning 

may not operate. Also, if the system 

determines that the vehicle is driv-

ing around a curve, warnings will 

occur earlier than during 

straight-lane driving.

●

When the system determines that 

the driver is driving without hold-

ing the steering wheel while the 

steering wheel assist of the steer-

ing assist function is operating.

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If the driver continues to keep their 

hands off of the steering wheel and 

the steering wheel assist is operat-

ing, the buzzer sounds and the 

driver is warned. Each time the 

buzzer sounds, the continuing time 

of the buzzer becomes longer.

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Vehicle sway warning function

When the system determines that 

the vehicle is swaying while the 

vehicle sway warning function is 

operating, a buzzer sounds and a 

warning message urging the driver 

to rest and the symbol shown in the 

illustration are simultaneously dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play.

Depending on the vehicle and road 

conditions, the warning may not 

operate.

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Warning message

If the following warning message is 

displayed on the multi-information 

display and the LTA indicator illumi-

nates in orange, follow the appropri-

ate troubleshooting procedure. Also, 

if a different warning message is 

displayed, follow the instructions 

displayed on the screen.

●

“LTA Malfunction Visit Your 

Dealer”

The system may not be operating 

properly. Have the vehicle inspected 

by your Toyota dealer.

●

“LTA Unavailable”

The system is temporarily canceled 

due to a malfunction in a sensor 

other than the front camera. Turn 

the LTA system off, wait for a little 

while, and then turn the LTA system 

back on.

●

“LTA Unavailable at Current 

Speed”

The function cannot be used as the 

vehicle speed exceeds the LTA 

operation range. Drive slower.

■

Customization

Function settings can be changed. 

(



P.544)

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Meter display

Multi-information display
Set speed

Indicators

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Operation switches

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance 
switch
“+RES” switch
Cruise control main switch
Cancel switch
“-SET” switch

Dynamic radar cruise 

control with full-speed 

range

In vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode, the 
vehicle automatically accel-
erates, decelerates and 
stops to match the speed 
changes of the preceding 
vehicle even if the accelera-
tor pedal is not depressed. 
In constant speed control 
mode, the vehicle runs at a 
fixed speed.

Use the dynamic radar 
cruise control with 
full-speed range on free-
ways and highways.



Vehicle-to-vehicle distance 
control mode (



P.210)



Constant speed control 
mode (



P.214)

System Components

WARNING

■

Before using dynamic radar 

cruise control with full-speed 

range

●

Driving safely is the sole 

responsibility of the driver. Do 

not rely solely on the system, 

and drive safely by always pay-

ing careful attention to your sur-

roundings.

●

The dynamic radar cruise con-

trol with full-speed range pro-

vides driving assistance to 

reduce the driver’s burden. 

However, there are limitations to 

the assistance provided.

Read the following conditions 

carefully. Do not overly rely on this 

system and always drive carefully.
• When the sensor may not be 

correctly detecting the vehicle 

ahead: 



P.216

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WARNING

• Conditions under which the 

vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-

trol mode may not function cor-

rectly: 



P.217

●

Set the speed appropriately 

depending on the speed limit, 

traffic flow, road conditions, 

weather conditions, etc. The 

driver is responsible for check-

ing the set speed.

●

Even when the system is func-

tioning normally, the condition of 

the preceding vehicle as 

detected by the system may dif-

fer from the condition observed 

by the driver. Therefore, the 

driver must always remain alert, 

assess the danger of each situ-

ation and drive safely. Relying 

solely on this system or assum-

ing the system ensures safety 

while driving can lead to an 

accident, resulting in death or 

serious injury.

●

Switch the dynamic radar cruise 

control with full-speed range 

setting to off, using the cruise 

control main switch when not in 

use.

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Cautions regarding the driv-

ing assist systems

Observe the following precau-

tions, as there are limitations to 

the assistance provided by the 

system. Failure to do so may 

cause an accident resulting in 

death or serious injury.

●

Assisting the driver to measure 

following distance

The dynamic radar cruise control 

with full-speed range is only 

intended to help the driver in 

determining the following distance 

between the driver’s own vehicle 

and a designated vehicle traveling 

ahead. It is not a mechanism that 

allows careless or inattentive driv-

ing, and it is not a system that can 

assist the driver in low-visibility 

conditions.
It is still necessary for driver to 

pay close attention to the vehi-

cle’s surroundings.

●

Assisting the driver to judge 

proper following distance

The dynamic radar cruise control 

with full-speed range determines 

whether the following distance 

between the driver’s own vehicle 

and a designated vehicle traveling 

ahead is within a set range. It is 

not capable of making any other 

type of judgement. Therefore, it is 

absolutely necessary for the 

driver to remain vigilant and to 

determine whether or not there is 

a possibility of danger in any 

given situation.

●

Assisting the driver to operate 

the vehicle

The dynamic radar cruise control 

with full-speed range does not 

include functions which will pre-

vent or avoid collisions with vehi-

cles ahead of your vehicle. 

Therefore, if there is ever any 

possibility of danger, the driver 

must take immediate and direct 

control of the vehicle and act 

appropriately in order to ensure 

the safety of all involved.

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WARNING

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Situations unsuitable for 

dynamic radar cruise control 

with full-speed range

Do not use dynamic radar cruise 

control with full-speed range in 

any of the following situations. 

Doing so may result in inappropri-

ate speed control and could 

cause an accident resulting in 

death or serious injury.

●

Roads where there are pedes-

trians, cyclists, etc.

●

In heavy traffic

●

On roads with sharp bends

●

On winding roads

●

On slippery roads, such as 

those covered with rain, ice or 

snow

●

On steep downhills, or where 

there are sudden changes 

between sharp up and down 

gradients

Vehicle speed may exceed the set 

speed when driving down a steep 

hill.

●

At entrances to freeways and 

highways

●

When weather conditions are 

bad enough that they may pre-

vent the sensors from detecting 

correctly (fog, snow, sand-

storm, heavy rain, etc.)

●

When there is rain, snow, etc. 

on the front surface of the radar 

or front camera

●

In traffic conditions that require 

frequent repeated acceleration 

and deceleration

●

During emergency towing

●

When an approach warning 

buzzer is heard often

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

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

Example of constant speed cruising
When there are no vehicles ahead

The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver.

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

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

Driving in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

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

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

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

1

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

Dynamic radar cruise control indi-

cator will come on and a message 

will be displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display. Press the switch 

again to deactivate the cruise con-

trol.
If the cruise control main switch is 

pressed and held for 1.5 seconds 

or more, the system turns on in 

constant speed control mode. 

(



P.214)

2

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

Cruise control “SET” indicator will 

come on.
The vehicle speed at the moment 

the switch is released becomes the 

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

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set speed.

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

1

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

2

Decreases the speed

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

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



For the U.S. mainland and 
Hawaii

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 
km/h)

*1

 or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*2

 each 

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

*1

 or 

1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*2

 increments for 

as long as the switch is held



Except for the U.S. mainland 
and Hawaii

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 
km/h)

*1

 or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*2

 each 

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

*1

 or 5 

km/h (3.1 mph)

*2

 increments for as 

long as the switch is held

In the constant speed control 
mode (



P.214), the set speed 

will be increased or decreased 
as follows:

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 
km/h)

*1

 or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*2

 each 

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

*1

:When the set speed is shown in 

“MPH”

*2

:When the set speed is shown in 

“km/h”

Pressing the switch changes the 

Adjusting the set speed

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

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vehicle-to-vehicle distance as 
follows:

1

Long

2

Medium

3

Short

The vehicle-to-vehicle distance is 
set automatically to long mode 
when the power switch is turned to 
ON.
If a vehicle is running ahead of you, 
the preceding vehicle mark 

 will 

also be displayed.

Select a distance from the table 
below. Note that the distances 
shown correspond to a vehicle 
speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). 
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance 
increases/decreases in accor-
dance with vehicle speed. When 
the vehicle is stopped by system 
control, the vehicle stops at a 
certain vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance depending on the situa-
tion.

After the vehicle ahead of you 
starts off, press the “+RES” 
switch.
Your vehicle will also resume 
follow-up cruising if the acceler-
ator pedal is depressed after the 
vehicle ahead of you starts off.

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

Distance 

options

Vehicle-to-vehicle dis-

tance

Long

Approximately 160 ft. 

(50 m)

Medium

Approximately 130 ft. 

(40 m)

Short

Approximately 100 ft. 

(30 m)

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

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Pressing the cancel switch 
cancels the speed control.

The speed control is also canceled 
when the brake pedal is depressed. 
(When the vehicle has been 
stopped by system control, 
depressing the brake pedal does 
not cancel the setting.)

2

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

When your vehicle is too close 
to a vehicle ahead, and suffi-
cient automatic deceleration via 
the cruise control is not possi-
ble, the display will flash and the 
buzzer will sound to alert the 
driver. An example of this would 
be if another driver cuts in front 
of you while you are following a 
vehicle. Depress the brake 
pedal to ensure an appropriate 
vehicle-to-vehicle distance.

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Warnings may not occur 
when

In the following instances, warn-
ings may not occur even when 
the vehicle-to-vehicle distance is 
small.



When the speed of the pre-
ceding vehicle matches or 
exceeds your vehicle speed



When the preceding vehicle is 
traveling at an extremely slow 
speed



Immediately after the cruise 
control speed was set



When depressing the acceler-
ator pedal

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

Canceling and resuming 
the speed control

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

Selecting constant speed 
control mode

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1

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

Immediately after the switch is 

pressed, the dynamic radar cruise 

control indicator will come on. After-

wards, it switches to the cruise con-

trol indicator.
Switching to constant speed control 

mode is only possible when operat-

ing the switch with the cruise con-

trol off.

2

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

Cruise control “SET” indicator will 

come on.
The vehicle speed at the moment 

the switch is released becomes the 

set speed.
Adjusting the speed setting: 



P.212

Canceling and resuming the speed 

setting: 



P.214

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Dynamic radar cruise control 

with full-speed range can be set 

when

●

The shift lever is in D.

●

The desired set speed can be set 

when the vehicle speed is approx-

imately 20 mph (30 km/h) or more. 

(However, when the vehicle speed 

is set while driving at below 

approximately 20 mph [30 km/h], 

the set speed will be set to 

approximately 20 mph [30 km/h].)

■

Accelerating after setting the 

vehicle speed

The vehicle can accelerate by oper-

ating the accelerator pedal. After 

accelerating, the set speed 

resumes. However, during vehi-

cle-to-vehicle distance control 

mode, the vehicle speed may 

decrease below the set speed in 

order to maintain the distance to the 

preceding vehicle.

■

When the vehicle stops while 

follow-up cruising

●

Pressing the “+RES” switch while 

the vehicle ahead stops will 

resume follow-up cruising if the 

vehicle ahead starts off within 

approximately 3 seconds after the 

switch is pressed.

●

If the vehicle ahead starts off 

within 3 seconds after your vehicle 

stops, follow-up cruising will be 

resumed.

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Automatic cancelation of vehi-

cle-to-vehicle distance control 

mode

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control 

mode is automatically canceled in 

the following situations.

●

VSC is activated.

●

TRAC is activated for a period of 

time.

●

When the VSC or TRAC system is 

turned off.

●

The sensor cannot detect cor-

rectly because it is covered in 

some way.

●

Pre-collision braking is activated.

●

The parking brake is operated.

●

The vehicle is stopped by system 

control on a steep incline.

●

The following are detected when 

the vehicle has been stopped by 

system control:

• The driver is not wearing a seat 

belt.

• The driver’s door is opened.

• The vehicle has been stopped for 

about 3 minutes

If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control 

mode is automatically canceled for 

any reasons other than the above, 

there may be a malfunction in the 

system. Contact your Toyota dealer.

■

Automatic cancelation of con-

stant speed control mode

Constant speed control mode is 

automatically canceled in the follow-

ing situations:

●

Actual vehicle speed is more than 

approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) 

below the set vehicle speed.

●

Actual vehicle speed falls below 

approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).

●

VSC is activated.

●

TRAC is activated for a period of 

time.

●

When the VSC or TRAC system is 

turned off.

●

Pre-collision braking is activated.

If constant speed control mode is 

automatically canceled for any rea-

sons other than the above, there 

may be a malfunction in the system. 

Contact your Toyota dealer.

■

Brake operation

A brake operation sound may be 

heard and the brake pedal response 

may change, but these are not mal-

functions.

■

Warning messages and buzzers 

for dynamic radar cruise con-

trol with full-speed range

Warning messages and buzzers are 

used to indicate a system malfunc-

tion or to inform the driver of the 

need for caution while driving. If a 

warning message is shown on the 

multi-information display, read the 

message and follow the instructions. 

(



P.187, 487)

■

When the sensor may not be 

correctly detecting the vehicle 

ahead

In the case of the following and 

depending on the conditions, oper-

ate the brake pedal when decelera-

tion of the system is insufficient or 

operate the accelerator pedal when 

acceleration is required.
As the sensor may not be able to 

correctly detect these types of vehi-

cles, the approach warning 

(



P.214) may not be activated.

●

Vehicles that cut in suddenly

●

Vehicles traveling at low speeds

●

Vehicles that are not moving in the 

same lane

●

Vehicles with small rear ends 

(trailers with no load on board, 

etc.)

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Motorcycles traveling in the same 

lane

●

When water or snow thrown up by 

the surrounding vehicles hinders 

the detecting of the sensor

●

When your vehicle is pointing 

upwards (caused by a heavy load 

in the luggage compartment, etc.)

●

Preceding vehicle has an 

extremely high ground clearance

■

Conditions under which the 

vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-

trol mode may not function cor-

rectly

In the case of the following condi-

tions, operate the brake pedal (or 

accelerator pedal, depending on the 

situation) as necessary.
As the sensor may not be able to 

correctly detect vehicles ahead, the 

system may not operate properly.

●

When the road curves or when the 

lanes are narrow

●

When steering wheel operation or 

your position in the lane is unsta-

ble

●

When the vehicle ahead of you 

decelerates suddenly

●

When driving on a road sur-

rounded by a structure, such as in 

a tunnel or on a bridge

●

While the vehicle speed is 

decreasing to the set speed after 

the vehicle accelerates by 

depressing the accelerator pedal

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*

: If equipped

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



When the driving support sys-
tem information is selected, a 
maximum of 3 signs can be 
displayed. (



P.103)



When a tab other than the 
driving support system infor-
mation is selected, the follow-
ing types of road signs will be 
displayed. (



P.103)

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

tion is necessary)

If signs other than speed limit signs 

RSA (Road Sign 

Assist)

*

The RSA system recognizes 
specific road signs using 
the front camera and/or nav-
igation system (when speed 
limit information is avail-
able) to provide information 
to the driver via the display.

If the system judges that the 
vehicle is being driven over 
the speed limit, performing 
prohibited actions, etc. in 
relation to the recognized 
road signs, it notifies the 
driver using a notification 
display and notification 
buzzer.

WARNING

■

Before using the RSA

Do not rely solely upon the RSA 

system. RSA is a system which 

supports the driver by providing 

information, but it is not a replace-

ment for a driver’s own vision and 

awareness. Drive safely by 

always paying careful attention to 

the traffic rules.

Indication on the 
multi-information display

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

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

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

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



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



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

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

■

Setting procedure

1

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 

2

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 

, then press 

■

Automatic turn-off of RSA sign 

display

In the following situations, a dis-

played speed limit, do not enter 

signs will stop being displayed auto-

matically:

●

A new sign is not recognized for a 

certain distance.

●

The road changes due to a left or 

right turn, etc.

In the following situations, stop and 

yield signs will stop being displayed 

automatically:

●

The system determines that your 

vehicle has passed the sign.

●

The road changes due to a left or 

right turn, etc.

■

Conditions in which the func-

tion may not operate or detect 

correctly

In the following situations, RSA 

does not operate normally and may 

not recognize signs, display the 

incorrect sign, etc. However, this 

does not indicate a malfunction.

●

The front camera is misaligned 

due to a strong impact being 

Supported types of road 
signs

Speed limit

Do Not Enter

Stop

Yield

Notification function

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applied to the sensor, etc.

●

Dirt, snow, stickers, etc. are on the 

windshield near the front camera.

●

In inclement weather such as 

heavy rain, fog, snow or sand 

storms.

●

Light from an oncoming vehicle, 

the sun, etc. enters the front cam-

era.

●

The sign is dirty, faded, tilted or 

bent.

●

The contrast of electronic sign is 

low.

●

All or part of the sign is hidden by 

the leaves of a tree, a pole, etc.

●

The sign is only visible to the front 

camera for a short amount of time.

●

The driving scene (turning, lane 

change, etc.) is judged incorrectly.

●

Even if it is a sign not appropriate 

for the currently traveled lane, 

such a sign exists directly after a 

freeway branches, or in an adja-

cent lane just before merging.

●

Stickers are attached to the rear of 

the preceding vehicle.

●

A sign resembling a system com-

patible sign is recognized.

●

Side road speed signs may be 

detected and displayed (if posi-

tioned in sight of the front camera) 

while the vehicle is traveling on 

the main road.

●

Roundabout exit road speed signs 

may be detected and displayed (if 

positioned in sight of the front 

camera) while traveling on a 

roundabout.

●

The front of the vehicle is raised or 

lowered due to the carried load.

●

The surrounding brightness is not 

sufficient or changes suddenly.

●

When a sign intended for trucks, 

etc. is recognized.

●

The speed information displayed 

on the meter and that displayed 

on the navigation system may be 

different due to the navigation sys-

tem using map data.

■

Speed limit sign display

If the power switch was last turned 

off while a speed limit sign was dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play, the same sign displays again 

when the power switch is turned to 

ON.

■

If “RSA Malfunction Visit Your 

Dealer” is shown

The system may be malfunctioning. 

Have the vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(



P.544)

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: If equipped

Meter control switches

Turning the Blind Spot Monitor 
on/off.

Outside rear view mirror indi-
cators

When a vehicle is detected in a 
blind spot of the outside rear view 
mirrors or approaching rapidly from 
behind into a blind spot, the outside 
rear view mirror indicator on the 
detected side will illuminate. If the 
turn signal lever is operated toward 
the detected side, the outside rear 
view mirror indicator flashes.

BSM indicator

Illuminates when the Blind Spot 
Monitor is enabled

■

Outside rear view mirror indica-

tor visibility

In strong sunlight, the outside rear 

view mirror indicator may be difficult 

to see.

■

When “Blind Spot Monitor 

Unavailable” is shown on the 

multi-information display

Ice, snow, mud, etc., may be 

attached to the rear bumper around 

the sensors. (



P.223) The system 

should return to normal operation 

after removing the ice, snow, mud, 

etc. from the rear bumper. Addition-

ally, the sensors may not operate 

BSM (Blind Spot Moni-

tor)

*

The Blind Spot Monitor is a 
system that uses rear side 
radar sensors installed on 
the inner side of the rear 
bumper on the left and right 
side to assist the driver in 
confirming safety when 
changing lanes.

WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the use of 

the system

The driver is solely responsible for 

safe driving. Always drive safely, 

taking care to observe your sur-

roundings.
The Blind Spot Monitor is a sup-

plementary function which alerts 

the driver that a vehicle is in a 

blind spot of the outside rear view 

mirrors or is approaching rapidly 

from behind into a blind spot. Do 

not overly rely on the Blind Spot 

Monitor. As the function cannot 

judge if it is safe to change lanes, 

over reliance could lead to an 

accident resulting in death or seri-

ous injury.
As the system may not function 

correctly under certain condi-

tions, the driver’s own visual con-

firmation of safety is necessary.

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normally when driving in extremely 

hot or cold environments.

■

When “Blind Spot Monitor Mal-

function Visit Your Dealer” is 

shown on the multi-information 

display

There may be a sensor malfunction 

of misaligned. Have the vehicle 

inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(



P.544)

■

Certification



Except for vehicles sold in Canada



For vehicles sold in Canada

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Use the meter control switches 
to turn on/off the function.

1

Press 

 or 

 to select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 to select 

 

and then press 

.

WARNING

■

Handling the rear side radar 

sensor

Blind Spot Monitor sensors are 

installed behind the left and right 

sides of the rear bumper respec-

tively. Observe the following to 

ensure the Blind Spot Monitor can 

operate correctly.

●

Keep the sensors and the sur-

rounding areas on the rear 

bumper clean at all times.

If a sensor or its surrounding area 
on the rear bumper is dirty or cov-
ered with snow, the Blind Spot 
Monitor may not operate and a 
warning message (



P.221) will 

be displayed. In this situation, 
clear off the dirt or snow and drive 
the vehicle with the operation con-
ditions of the BSM function 
(



P.225) satisfied for approxi-

mately 10 minutes. If the warning 
message does not disappear, 
have the vehicle inspected by 
your Toyota dealer.

●

Do not attach accessories, 

stickers (including transparent 

stickers), aluminum tape, etc. to 

a sensor or its surrounding area 

on the rear bumper.

●

Do not subject a sensor or its 

surrounding area on the rear 

bumper to a strong impact.

If a sensor is moved even 

slightly off position, the system 

may malfunction and vehicles 

may not be detected correctly.

In the following situations, have 

your vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer.

• A sensor or its surrounding area 

is subject to a strong impact.

• If the surrounding area of a sen-

sor is scratched or dented, or 

part of them has become dis-

connected.

●

Do not disassemble the sensor.

●

Do not modify the sensor or sur-

rounding area on the rear 

bumper.

●

If a sensor or the rear bumper 

needs to be removed/installed 

or replaced, contact your Toyota 

dealer.

●

Do not paint the rear bumper 

any color other than an official 

Toyota color.

Turning the Blind Spot 
Monitor on/off

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Vehicles that can be detected by the Blind Spot Monitor

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

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

■

The Blind Spot Monitor detection areas

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

The range of each detection area is:

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

*1

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) forward of the rear bumper
Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from the rear bumper
Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) to 197 ft. (60 m) from the rear 
bumper

*2

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*1

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

of the vehicle cannot be detected.

*2

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

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

■

The Blind Spot Monitor is oper-

ational when

The Blind Spot Monitor is opera-

tional when all of the following con-

ditions are met:

●

The Blind Spot Monitor is on.

●

The shift lever is in a position 

other than R.

●

The vehicle speed is greater than 

approximately 10 mph (16 km/h).

■

The Blind Spot Monitor will 

detect a vehicle when

The Blind Spot Monitor will detect a 

vehicle present in the detection area 

in the following situations:

●

A vehicle in an adjacent lane over-

takes your vehicle.

●

You overtake a vehicle in adjacent 

lane slowly.

●

Another vehicle enters the detec-

tion area when it changes lanes.

■

Conditions under which the 

Blind Spot Monitor will not 

detect a vehicle

The Blind Spot Monitor is not 

designed to detect the following 

types of vehicles and/or objects:

●

Small motorcycles, bicycles, 
pedestrians, etc.

*

●

Vehicles traveling in the opposite 

direction

●

Guardrails, walls, signs, parked 

vehicles and similar stationary 
objects

*

●

Following vehicles that are in the 
same lane

*

●

Vehicles traveling 2 lanes away 
from your vehicle

*

●

Vehicles which are being over-
taken rapidly by your vehicle

*

*

: Depending on the conditions, 

detection of a vehicle and/or 
object may occur.

■

Conditions under which the 

Blind Spot Monitor may not 

function correctly

●

The Blind Spot Monitor may not 

detect vehicles correctly in the fol-

lowing situations:

• When the sensor is misaligned 

due to a strong impact to the sen-

sor or its surrounding area

• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, 

etc. is covering the sensor or sur-

rounding area on the rear bumper

• When driving on a road surface 

that is wet with standing water 

during bad weather, such as 

heavy rain, snow, or fog

• When multiple vehicles are 

approaching with only a small gap 

between each vehicle

• When the distance between your 

vehicle and a following vehicle is 

short

• When there is a significant differ-

ence in speed between your vehi-

cle and the vehicle that enters the 

detection area

• When the difference in speed 

between your vehicle and another 

vehicle is changing

• When a vehicle enters a detection 

area traveling at about the same 

speed as your vehicle

• As your vehicle starts from a stop, 

a vehicle remains in the detection 

area

• When driving up and down con-

secutive steep inclines, such as 

hills, dips in the road, etc.

• When driving on roads with sharp 

bends, consecutive curves, or 

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uneven surfaces

• When vehicle lanes are wide, or 

when driving on the edge of a 

lane, and the vehicle in an adja-

cent lane is far away from your 

vehicle

• When an accessory (such as a 

bicycle carrier) is installed to the 

rear of the vehicle

• When there is a significant differ-

ence in height between your vehi-

cle and the vehicle that enters the 

detection area

• Immediately after the Blind Spot 

Monitor is turned on

●

Instances of the Blind Spot Moni-

tor unnecessarily detecting a vehi-

cle and/or object may increase in 

the following situations:

• When the sensor is misaligned 

due to a strong impact to the sen-

sor or its surrounding area

• When the distance between your 

vehicle and a guardrail, wall, etc. 

that enters the detection area is 

short

• When driving up and down con-

secutive steep inclines, such as 

hills, dips in the road, etc.

• When vehicle lanes are narrow, or 

when driving on the edge of a 

lane, and a vehicle traveling in a 

lane other than the adjacent lanes 

enters the detection area

• When driving on roads with sharp 

bends, consecutive curves, or 

uneven surfaces

• When the tires are slipping or 

spinning

• When the distance between your 

vehicle and a following vehicle is 

short

• When an accessory (such as a 

bicycle carrier) is installed to the 

rear of the vehicle

*

: If equipped

Meter control switches

Turning the RCTA function on/off.
When the RCTA function is dis-
abled, the RCTA OFF indicator illu-
minates.

Outside rear view mirror indi-
cators

When a vehicle approaching from 
the right or left at the rear of the 
vehicle is detected, both outside 
rear view mirror indicators will flash.

Audio system display

RCTA (Rear Cross Traf-

fic Alert) function

*

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

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If a vehicle approaching from the 
right or left at the rear of the vehicle 
is detected, the RCTA icon 
(



P.228) for the detected side will 

be displayed on the audio system 
display. This illustration shows an 
example of a vehicle approaching 
from both sides of the vehicle.

RCTA buzzer

If a vehicle approaching from the 
right or left at the rear of the vehicle 
is detected, a buzzer will sound. 
The buzzer also sounds for approx-
imately 1 second immediately after 
the RCTA function is turned on.

Use the meter control switches 
to enable/disable the RCTA 
function. (



P.103)

1

Press 

 or 

 to select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 to select 

“RCTA” and then press 

.

When the RCTA function is dis-

abled, the RCTA OFF indicator 

(



P.96) illuminates. (Each time the 

power switch is turned off then 

changed to ON, the RCTA function 

will be enabled automatically.)

■

Outside rear view mirror indica-

tor visibility

In strong sunlight, the outside rear 

view mirror indicator may be difficult 

to see.

■

Hearing the RCTA buzzer

The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to 

hear over loud noises, such as if the 

audio system volume is high.

■

When “Rear Cross Traffic Alert 

Unavailable” is shown on the 

multi-information display

Water, snow, mud, etc., may be 

attached to the rear bumper around 

the sensors. (



P.223) Removing 

the water, snow, mud, etc., from the 

attached to the rear bumper around 

the sensors to normal.
Additionally, the function may not 

function normally when used in 

extremely hot or cold environments.

■

Rear side radar sensors



P.223

Turning the RCTA func-
tion on/off

WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the use of 

the function

The driver is solely responsible for 

safe driving. Always drive safely, 

taking care to observe your sur-

roundings.
The RCTA function is only a sup-

plementary function which alerts 

the driver that a vehicle is 

approaching from the right or left 

at the rear of the vehicle. As the 

RCTA function may not function 

correctly under certain condi-

tions, the driver’s own visual con-

firmation of safety is necessary. 

Over reliance on this function may 

lead to an accident resulting 

death or serious injury.

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Operation of the RCTA function

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

Approaching vehicles
Detection areas of approaching vehicles

■

RCTA icon display

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



Toyota parking assist moni-
tor: Vehicles are approaching 
from both sides of the vehicle

■

RCTA function detection areas

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

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

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The RCTA function is opera-

tional when

The RCTA function operates when 

all of the following conditions are 

met:

●

The power switch is in ON.

●

The RCTA function is on.

●

The shift lever is in R.

●

The vehicle speed is less than 

approximately 5 mph (8 km/h).

●

The approaching vehicle speed is 

between approximately 5 mph (8 

km/h) and 18 mph (28 km/h).

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Conditions under which the 

RCTA function will not detect a 

vehicle

The RCTA function is not designed 

to detect the following types of vehi-

cles and/or objects:

●

Vehicles approaching from directly 

behind

●

Vehicles backing up in a parking 

space next to your vehicle

●

Vehicles that the sensors cannot 

detect due to obstructions

●

Guardrails, walls, signs, parked 

vehicles and similar stationary 
objects

*

●

Small motorcycles, bicycles, 
pedestrians, etc.

*

●

Vehicles moving away from your 

vehicle

●

Vehicles approaching from the 

parking spaces next to your vehi-
cle

*

*

: Depending on the conditions, 

detection of a vehicle and/or 
object may occur.

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Conditions under which the 

RCTA function may not function 

correctly

●

The RCTA function may not detect 

vehicles correctly in the following 

situations:

• When a sensor is misaligned due 

to a strong impact to the sensor or 

its surrounding area

• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, 

etc. is covering a sensor or its sur-

rounding area on the rear bumper

• When driving on a road surface 

that is wet with standing water 

during bad weather, such as 

heavy rain, snow, or fog

• When multiple vehicles are 

approaching with only a small gap 

between each vehicle

• If a vehicle is approaching the rear 

of your vehicle rapidly

• When a towing eyelet is installed 

to the rear of the vehicle. (if 

equipped)

• When backing up on a slope with 

a sharp change in grade

Approaching 

vehicle speed

 Approximate 

alert distance

18 mph (28 
km/h) (fast)

65 ft. (20 m)

5 mph (8 km/h) 

(slow)

18 ft. (5.5 m)

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• When backing out of a shallow 

angle parking spot

• Immediately after the RCTA func-

tion is turned on

• Immediately after the hybrid sys-

tem is started with the RCTA func-

tion on

• When the sensors cannot detect a 

vehicle due to obstructions

●

Instances of the RCTA function 

unnecessarily detecting a vehicle 

and/or object may increase in the 

following situations:

• When a vehicle passes by the 

side of your vehicle

• When the parking space faces a 

street and vehicles are being 

driven on the street

• When the distance between your 

vehicle and metal objects, such as 

a guardrail, wall, sign, or parked 

vehicle, which may reflect electri-

cal waves toward the rear of the 

vehicle, is short

• When a towing eyelet is installed 

to the rear of the vehicle (if 

equipped)

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

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

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Screen description

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

Rear view monitor sys-

tem



Audio

The rear view monitor sys-
tem assists the driver by 
displaying an image of the 
view behind the vehicle with 
fixed guide lines on the 
screen while backing up, for 
example while parking.

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



Audio Plus

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

System overview

Using the rear view monitor system

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Vehicle width extension guide line

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

Vehicle center guide line

This line indicates the estimated vehicle center on the ground.

Distance guide line

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

Distance guide line

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

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Area displayed on screen

Corners of bumper

Rear view monitor system 
precautions

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The rear view monitor system 
displays an image of the view 
from the bumper of the rear area 
of the vehicle.
The image adjustment proce-
dure for the rear view monitor 
system screen is the same as 
the procedure for adjusting the 
screen. (



P.266)



The area displayed on the 
screen may vary according to 
vehicle orientation conditions.



Objects which are close to 
either corner of the bumper or 
under the bumper cannot be 
displayed.



The camera uses a special 
lens. The distance of the 
image that appears on the 
screen differs from the actual 
distance.



Items which are located 
higher than the camera may 
not be displayed on the moni-
tor.

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Rear view monitor system 
camera

The camera for the rear view 
monitor system is located as 

shown in the illustration.



Using the camera

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

■

Differences between the 
screen and the actual road

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



When the ground behind the 
vehicle slopes up sharply

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



When the ground behind the 
vehicle slopes down sharply

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



When any part of the vehicle 
sags

A margin of error

When any part of the vehicle sags 
due to the number of passengers or 

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the distribution of the load, there is 
a margin of error between the fixed 
guide lines on the screen and the 
actual distance/course on the road.

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When approaching 
three-dimensional objects

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



Vehicle width guide lines

Vehicle width guide lines

Visually check the surroundings 
and the area behind the vehicle. In 

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



Distance guide lines

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

. However, in 

reality if you back up to point 

, 

you will hit the truck. On the screen, 
it appears that 

 is closest and 

 

is farthest away. However, in reality, 
the distance to 

 and 

 is the 

same, and 

 is farther than 

 

and 

.

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If you notice any symptoms

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

Things you should know

Symptom

Likely cause

Solution

The image is difficult to 
see



The vehicle is in a dark 
area



The temperature 
around the lens is 
either high or low



The outside tempera-
ture is low



There are water drop-
lets on the camera



It is raining or humid



Foreign matter (mud 
etc.) is adhering to the 
camera



Sunlight or headlights 
are shining directly 
into the camera



The vehicle is under 
fluorescent lights, 
sodium lights, mer-
cury lights etc.

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



P.266)

The image is blurry

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

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

The image is out of 
alignment

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

Have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toy-
ota dealer.

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The fixed guide lines 
are very far out of 
alignment

The camera position is 
out of alignment.

Have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toy-
ota dealer.



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



The vehicle is used on 
an incline.

If this happens due to 
these causes, it does 
not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
Back up while visually 
checking the vehicle’s 
surroundings.

Symptom

Likely cause

Solution

WARNING

■

When using the rear view 

monitor system

The rear view monitor system is a 

supplemental device intended to 

assist the driver when backing up. 

When backing up, be sure to visu-

ally check all around the vehicle 

both directly and using the mirrors 

before proceeding. Observe the 

following precautions to avoid an 

accident that could result in death 

or serious injuries.

●

Never depend on the rear view 

monitor system entirely when 

backing up. The image and the 

position of the guide lines dis-

played on the screen may differ 

from the actual state. Use cau-

tion, just as you would when 

backing up any vehicle.

●

Be sure to back up slowly, 

depressing the brake pedal to 

control vehicle speed.

●

The instructions given are only 

guide lines. When and how 

much to turn the steering wheel 

will vary according to traffic con-

ditions, road surface condi-

tions, vehicle condition, etc. 

when parking. It is necessary to 

be fully aware of this before 

using the rear view monitor sys-

tem.

●

When parking, be sure to check 

that the parking space will 

accommodate your vehicle 

before maneuvering into it.

●

Do not use the rear view moni-

tor system in the following 

cases:

• On icy or slick road surfaces, or 

in snow

• When using tire chains or emer-

gency tires

• When the trunk is not closed 

completely

• On roads that are not flat or 

straight, such as curves or 

slopes

●

In low temperatures, the screen 

may darken or the image may 

become faint. The image could 

distort when the vehicle is mov-

ing, or you may become unable 

to see the image on the screen. 

Be sure to visually check all 

around the vehicle both directly 

and using the mirrors before 

proceeding.

●

If the tire sizes are changed, the 

position of the fixed guide lines 

displayed on the screen may 

change.

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WARNING

●

The camera uses a special lens. 

The distances between objects 

and pedestrians that appear in 

the image displayed on the 

screen will differ from the actual 

distances. (



P.233)

NOTICE

■

How to use the camera

●

The rear view monitor system 

may not operate properly in the 

following cases.

• If the back of the vehicle is hit, 

the position and mounting angle 

of the camera may change.

• As the camera has a water 

proof construction, do not 

detach, disassemble or modify 

it. This may cause incorrect 

operation.

• When cleaning the camera lens, 

flush the camera with a large 

quantity of water and wipe it 

with a soft and wet cloth. 

Strongly rubbing the camera 

lens may cause the camera lens 

to be scratched and unable to 

transmit a clear image.

• Do not allow organic solvent, 

car wax, window cleaner or 

glass coating to adhere to the 

camera. If this happens, wipe it 

off as soon as possible.

• If the temperature changes rap-

idly, such as when hot water is 

poured on the vehicle in cold 

weather, the system may not 

operate normally.

• When washing the vehicle, do 

not apply intensive bursts of 

water to the camera or camera 

area. Doing so may result in the 

camera malfunctioning.

●

Do not expose the camera to 

strong impact as this could 

cause a malfunction. If this hap-

pens, have the vehicle 

inspected by your Toyota dealer 

as soon as possible.

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Each time the switch is pressed, the 
system changes between power 
mode, normal mode and Eco drive 
mode.

1

Normal mode

Provides an optimal balance of fuel 
economy, quietness, and dynamic 
performance. Suitable for normal 
driving.

2

Power mode

Controls the hybrid system to pro-
vide quick, powerful acceleration. 
Making it suitable for when agile 
driving response is desired, such 
as when driving on roads with many 
curves.
When the power mode is selected, 
power mode indicator comes on.

3

Eco drive mode

Helps the driver accelerate in an 
eco-friendly manner and improve 
fuel economy through moderate 
throttle characteristics and by con-

trolling the operation of the air con-
ditioning system (heating/cooling).
When the Eco drive mode is 
selected, Eco drive mode indicator 
comes on.

■

Operation of the air condition-

ing system in Eco drive mode

Eco drive mode controls the heat-

ing/cooling operations and fan 

speed of the air conditioning system 

to enhance fuel efficiency. To 

improve air conditioning perfor-

mance, perform the following opera-

tions:

●

Turn off eco air conditioning mode 

(



P.388)

●

Adjust the fan speed (



P.386)

●

Turn off Eco drive mode

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The driving mode after turning 

the power switch off

The driving mode will not be 

changed automatically until the 

switch is pressed, even if the power 

switch is turned off.

Driving mode select 

switch

The driving modes can be 
selected to suit driving con-
dition.

Selecting a drive mode

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ECB (Electronically Con-
trolled Brake System)

The electronically controlled 
system generates braking force 
corresponding to the brake 
operation

■

ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys-
tem)

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

■

Brake assist

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

■

VSC (Vehicle Stability Con-
trol)

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

■

Enhanced VSC (Enhanced 
Vehicle Stability Control)

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

■

TRAC (Traction Control)

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

■

Active Cornering Assist 
(ACA)

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

■

Hill-start assist control

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

■

EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing)

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

Driving assist systems

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

Summary of the driving 
assist systems

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The Secondary Collision 
Brake

When the SRS airbag sensor 
detects a collision and the sys-
tem operates, the brakes and 
brake lights are automatically 
controlled to reduce the vehicle 
speed and help reduce the pos-
sibility of further damage due to 
a secondary collision.

■

When the TRAC/VSC/ABS sys-

tems are operating

The slip indicator light will flash 

while the TRAC/VSC/ABS systems 

are operating.

■

Disabling the TRAC system

If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt 

or snow, the TRAC system may 

reduce power from the hybrid sys-
tem to the wheels. Pressing 

 to 

turn the system off may make it eas-

ier for you to rock the vehicle in 

order to free it.
To turn the TRAC system off, quickly 
press and release 

.

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

Press 

 again to turn the system 

back on.

■

Turning off both TRAC and VSC 

systems

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

 for more 

than 3 seconds while the vehicle is 

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

*

Press

 again to turn the system 

back on.

*

: PCS will also be disabled (only 

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



P.196)

■

When the message is dis-

played on the multi-information 

display showing that TRAC has 
been disabled even if 

 has 

not been pressed

TRAC is temporary deactivated. If 

the information continues to show, 

contact your Toyota dealer.

■

Operating conditions of 

hill-start assist control

When the following four conditions 

are met, the hill-start assist control 

will operate:

●

The shift lever is in a position 

other than P or N (when starting 

off forward/backward on an 

upward incline)

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The vehicle is stopped

●

The accelerator pedal is not 

depressed

●

The parking brake is not engaged

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Automatic system cancelation 

of hill-start assist control

The hill-start assist control will turn 

off in any of the following situations:

●

The shift lever is shifted to P or N.

●

The accelerator pedal is 

depressed

●

The parking brake is engaged

●

2 seconds at maximum elapsed 

after the brake pedal is released

■

Sounds and vibrations caused 

by the ABS, brake assist, VSC, 

TRAC and hill-start assist con-

trol systems

●

A sound may be heard from the 

engine compartment when the 

brake pedal is depressed repeat-

edly, when the hybrid system is 

started or just after the vehicle 

begins to move. This sound does 

not indicate that a malfunction has 

occurred in any of these systems.

●

Any of the following conditions 

may occur when the above sys-

tems are operating.

None of these indicates that a 

malfunction has occurred.

• Vibrations may be felt through the 

vehicle body and steering.

• A motor sound may be heard also 

after the vehicle comes to a stop.

■

ECB operating sound

ECB operating sound may be heard 

in the following cases, but it does 

not indicate that a malfunction has 

occurred.

●

Operating sound heard from the 

engine compartment when the 

brake pedal is operated.

●

Motor sound of the brake system 

heard from the front part of the 

vehicle when the driver’s door is 

opened.

●

Operating sound heard from the 

engine compartment when one or 

two minutes passed after the stop 

of the hybrid system.

■

Active Cornering Assist opera-

tion sounds and vibrations

When the Active Cornering Assist is 

operated, operation sounds and 

vibrations may be generated from 

the brake system, but this is not a 

malfunction.

■

EPS operation sound

When the steering wheel is oper-

ated, a motor sound (whirring 

sound) may be heard. This does not 

indicate a malfunction.

■

Automatic reactivation of TRAC 

and VSC systems

After turning the TRAC and VSC 

systems off, the systems will be 

automatically re-enabled in the fol-

lowing situations:

●

When the power switch is turned 

off

●

If only the TRAC system is turned 

off, the TRAC will turn on when 

vehicle speed increases

If both the TRAC and VSC sys-

tems are turned off, automatic 

re-enabling will not occur when 

vehicle speed increases.

■

Operating conditions of Active 

Cornering Assist

The system operates when the fol-

lowing occurs.

●

TRAC/VSC can operate

●

The driver is attempting to accel-

erate while turning

●

The system detects that the vehi-

cle is drifting to the outer side

●

The brake pedal is released

■

Reduced effectiveness of the 

EPS system

The effectiveness of the EPS sys-

tem is reduced to prevent the sys-

tem from overheating when there is 

frequent steering input over an 

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extended period of time. The steer-

ing wheel may feel heavy as a 

result. Should this occur, refrain 

from excessive steering input or 

stop the vehicle and turn the hybrid 

system off. The EPS system should 

return to normal within 10 minutes.

■

Secondary Collision Brake 

operating conditions

The system operates when the SRS 

airbag sensor detects a collision 

while the vehicle is in motion.

However, the system does not oper-

ate in any of the following situations.

●

The vehicle speed is below 6 mph 

(10 km/h)

●

Components are damaged

■

Secondary Collision Brake 

automatic cancellation

The system is automatically can-

celed in any of the following situa-

tions.

●

The vehicle speed drops below 

approximately 6 mph (10 km/h)

●

A certain amount of time elapses 

during operation

●

The accelerator pedal is 

depressed a large amount

WARNING

■

The ABS does not operate 

effectively when

●

The limits of tire gripping perfor-

mance have been exceeded 

(such as excessively worn tires 

on a snow covered road).

●

The vehicle hydroplanes while 

driving at high speed on wet or 

slick roads.

■

Stopping distance when the 

ABS is operating may exceed 

that of normal conditions

The ABS is not designed to 

shorten the vehicle’s stopping dis-

tance. Always maintain a safe dis-

tance from the vehicle in front of 

you, especially in the following sit-

uations:

●

When driving on dirt, gravel or 

snow-covered roads

●

When driving with tire chains

●

When driving over bumps in the 

road

●

When driving over roads with 

potholes or uneven surfaces

■

TRAC/VSC may not operate 

effectively when

Directional control and power may 

not be achievable while driving on 

slippery road surfaces, even if the 

TRAC/VSC system is operating. 

Drive the vehicle carefully in con-

ditions where stability and power 

may be lost.

■

Active Cornering Assist does 

not operate effectively when

●

Do not overly rely on Active 

Cornering Assist. Active Corner-

ing Assist may not operate 

effectively when accelerating 

down slopes or driving on slip-

pery road surfaces.

●

When Active Cornering Assist 

frequently operates, Active Cor-

nering Assist may temporarily 

stop operating to ensure proper 

operation of the brakes, TRAC 

and VSC.

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WARNING

■

Hill-start assist control does 

not operate effectively when

●

Do not overly rely on hill-start 

assist control. Hill-start assist 

control may not operate effec-

tively on steep inclines and 

roads covered with ice.

●

Unlike the parking brake, 

hill-start assist control is not 

intended to hold the vehicle sta-

tionary for an extended period 

of time. Do not attempt to use 

hill-start assist control to hold 

the vehicle on an incline, as 

doing so may lead to an acci-

dent.

■

When the TRAC/ABS/VSC is 

activated

The slip indicator light flashes. 

Always drive carefully. Reckless 

driving may cause an accident. 

Exercise particular care when the 

indicator light flashes.

■

When the TRAC/VSC systems 

are turned off

Be especially careful and drive at 

a speed appropriate to the road 

conditions. As these are the sys-

tems to help ensure vehicle stabil-

ity and driving force, do not turn 

the TRAC/VSC systems off 

unless necessary.

■

Replacing tires

Make sure that all tires are of the 

specified size, brand, tread pat-

tern and total load capacity. In 

addition, make sure that the tires 

are inflated to the recommended 

tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRAC and VSC sys-

tems will not function correctly if 

different tires are installed on the 

vehicle.

Contact your Toyota dealer for fur-

ther information when replacing 

tires or wheels.

■

Handling of tires and the sus-

pension

Using tires with any kind of prob-

lem or modifying the suspension 

will affect the driving assist sys-

tems, and may cause a system to 

malfunction.

■

Secondary Collision Brake

Do not rely solely upon the Sec-

ondary Collision Brake. This sys-

tem is designed to help reduce 

the possibility of further damage 

due to a secondary collision, how-

ever, that effect changes accord-

ing to various conditions. Overly 

relying on the system may result 

in death or serious injury.

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When using Eco drive mode, the 
torque corresponding to the 
accelerator pedal depression 
amount can be generated more 
smoothly than it is in normal 
conditions. In addition, the oper-
ation of the air conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling) will be 
minimized, improving the fuel 
economy. (



P.239)

The Eco-friendly driving is pos-
sible by keeping the indicate of 
Hybrid System Indicator within 
Eco area. (



P.105)

Shift the shift lever to D when 
stopped at a traffic light, or driv-
ing in heavy traffic etc. Shift the 
shift lever to P when parking. 
When using the N, there is no 
positive effect on fuel consump-
tion. In the N, the gasoline 
engine operates but electricity 
cannot be generated. Also, 
when using the air conditioning 

system, etc., the hybrid battery 
(traction battery) power is con-
sumed.



Drive your vehicle smoothly. 
Avoid abrupt acceleration and 
deceleration. Gradual accel-
eration and deceleration will 
make more effective use of 
the electric motor (traction 
motor) without having to use 
gasoline engine power.



Avoid repeated acceleration. 
Repeated acceleration con-
sumes hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) power, resulting 
in poor fuel consumption. Bat-
tery power can be restored by 
driving with the accelerator 
pedal slightly released.

Make sure to operate the brakes 
gently and in a timely manner. A 
greater amount of electrical 
energy can be regenerated 
when slowing down.

Repeated acceleration and 
deceleration, as well as long 
waits at traffic lights, will lead to 
bad fuel economy. Check traffic 
reports before leaving and avoid 
delays as much as possible. 

Hybrid vehicle driving 

tips

For economical and ecolog-
ical driving, pay attention to 
the following points:

Using Eco drive mode

Use of Hybrid System 
Indicator

Shift lever operation

Accelerator pedal/brake 
pedal operation

When braking

Delays

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When driving in a traffic jam, 
gently release the brake pedal 
to allow the vehicle to move for-
ward slightly while avoiding 
overuse of the accelerator 
pedal. Doing so can help control 
excessive gasoline consump-
tion.

Control and maintain the vehicle 
at a constant speed. Before 
stopping at a toll booth or simi-
lar, allow plenty of time to 
release the accelerator and gen-
tly apply the brakes. A greater 
amount of electrical energy can 
be regenerated when slowing 
down.

Use the air conditioning only 
when necessary. Doing so can 
help reduce excessive gasoline 
consumption.
In summer: When the ambient 
temperature is high, use the 
recirculated air mode. Doing so 
will help to reduce the burden on 
the air conditioning system and 
reduce fuel consumption as 
well.
In winter: Because the gasoline 
engine will not automatically cut 
out until it and the interior of the 
vehicle are warm, it will con-
sume fuel. Also, fuel consump-
tion can be improved by 

avoiding overuse of the heater.

Make sure to check the tire infla-
tion pressure frequently. 
Improper tire inflation pressure 
can cause poor fuel economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause 
large amounts of friction, their 
use on dry roads can lead to 
poor fuel economy. Use tires 
that are appropriate for the sea-
son.

Carrying heavy luggage will lead 
to poor fuel economy. Avoid car-
rying unnecessary luggage. 
Installing a large roof rack will 
also cause poor fuel economy.

Since the gasoline engine starts 
up and cuts out automatically 
when cold, warming up the 
engine is unnecessary. More-
over, frequently driving short 
distances will cause the engine 
to repeatedly warm up, which 
can lead to excess fuel con-
sumption.

Highway driving

Air conditioning

Checking tire inflation 
pressure

Luggage

Warming up before driv-
ing

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

Use fluids that are appropriate 
to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.

• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid



Have a service technician 
inspect the condition of the 
12-volt battery.



Have the vehicle fitted with 
four snow tires or purchase a 
set of tire chains for the front 
tires.

Ensure that all tires are the same 
size and brand, and that chains 
match the size of the tires.

Perform the following according 

Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary 
preparations and inspec-
tions before driving the 
vehicle in winter. Always 
drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.

Pre-winter preparations

WARNING

■

Driving with snow tires

Observe the following precautions 

to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in a 

loss of vehicle control and cause 

death or serious injury.

●

Use tires of the size specified.

●

Maintain the recommended 

level of air pressure.

●

Do not drive in excess of 75 

mph (120 km/h), regardless of 

the type of snow tires being 

used.

●

Use snow tires on all, not just 

some wheels.

■

Driving with tire chains

Observe the following precautions 

to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in the 

vehicle being unable to be driven 

safely, and may cause death or 

serious injury.

●

Do not drive in excess of the 

speed limit specified for the tire 

chains being used, or 30 mph 

(50 km/h), whichever is lower.

●

Avoid driving on bumpy road 

surfaces or over potholes.

●

Avoid sudden acceleration, 

abrupt steering, sudden brak-

ing and shifting operations that 

cause sudden engine braking.

●

Slow down sufficiently before 

entering a curve to ensure that 

vehicle control is maintained.

●

Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing 

Assist) system.

NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing snow 

tires (vehicles with a tire pres-

sure warning system)

Request repairs or replacement of 

snow tires from Toyota dealers or 

legitimate tire retailers.

This is because the removal and 

attachment of snow tires affects 

the operation of the tire pressure 

warning valves and transmitters.

Before driving the vehicle

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to the driving conditions:



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



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



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



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

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



Park the vehicle and shift the 
shift lever to P without setting 
the parking brake. The park-
ing brake may freeze up, pre-
venting it from being released. 

If the vehicle is parked without 
setting the parking brake, 
make sure to block the 
wheels.
Failure to do so may be dan-
gerous because it may cause 
the vehicle to move unexpect-
edly, possibly leading to an 
accident.



If the vehicle is parked without 
setting the parking brake, 
confirm that the shift lever 
cannot be moved out of P

*

.

*

: The shift lever will be locked if it is 

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

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

Side chain (0.12 in. [3 mm] in 
diameter)

When driving the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

Selecting tire chains

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Side chain (0.39 in. [10 mm] 
in width)
Side chain (1.18 in. [30 mm] 
in length)
Cross chain (0.16 in. [4 mm] 
in diameter)
Cross chain (0.55 in. [14 mm] 
in width)
Cross chain (0.98 in. [25 mm] 
in length)

Regulations regarding the use 
of tire chains vary depending on 
location and type of road. 
Always check local regulations 
before installing chains.

■

Tire chain installation

Observe the following precautions 

when installing and removing 

chains:

●

Install and remove tire chains in a 

safe location.

●

Install tire chains on the front tires 

only. Do not install tire chains on 

the rear tires.

●

Install tire chains on the front tires 

as tightly as possible. Retighten 

chains after driving 1/4



1/2 mile 

(0.5



1.0 km).

●

Install tire chains following the 

instructions provided with the tire 

chains.

Regulations on the use of 
tire chains

NOTICE

■

Fitting tire chains (vehicles 

with a tire pressure warning 

system)

The tire pressure warning valves 

and transmitters may not function 

correctly when tire chains are fit-

ted.

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5

5

Audio

Audio

.

5-1. Basic function

Buttons overview.........

253

Menu screen ...............

255

Status icon ..................

256

“Setup” screen ............

258

5-2. Basic information before 

operation

Initial screen................

259

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

260

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

262

Entering letters and num-

bers/list screen operation

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

263

Screen adjustment ......

266

Linking multi-information 

display and the system

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

267

5-3. Connectivity settings

Registering/Connecting a 

Bluetooth

®

 device .....

268

Setting Bluetooth

®

 details

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

272

Wi-Fi

®

 Hotspot ............

280

Apple CarPlay/

Android Auto..............

284

5-4. Other settings

General settings..........

291

Voice settings..............

295

Vehicle settings ...........

296

5-5. Using the audio/visual 

system

Quick reference...........

298

Some basics................

299

5-6. Radio operation

AM radio/FM radio/Siri-

usXM

®

 Satellite 

Radio(SXM)...............

303

Internet radio ...............

308

5-7. Media operation

USB memory...............

309

iPod/iPhone (Apple Car-

Play) ..........................

311

Android Auto................

314

Bluetooth

®

 audio .........

315

5-8. Audio/visual remote con-

trols

Steering switches ........

319

5-9. Audio settings

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

321

5-10.Tips for operating the 

audio/visual system

Operating information..

322

5-11.Voice command system 

operation

Voice command system

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

334

Command list ..............

337

5-12.Mobile Assistant opera-

tion

Mobile Assistant ..........

341

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5-13.Phone operation 

(Hands-free system for 
cellular phones)

Quick reference...........

343

Some basics ...............

344

Placing a call using the 

Bluetooth

®

 hands-free sys-

tem ............................

348

Receiving a call using the 

Bluetooth

®

 hands-free sys-

tem ............................

351

Talking on the Bluetooth

®

 

hands-free system.....

352

Bluetooth

®

 phone message 

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

354

5-14.Phone settings

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

358

5-15.What to do if... (Blue-

tooth

®

)

Troubleshooting ..........

368

5-16.Connected Services Over-

view

Functional overview ....

372

Type A: Function achieved 

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

373

Type B: Function achieved 

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

376

Type C: Function achieved 

by using DCM............

377

Type D: Function achieved 

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

377

5-17.Connected Services 

Operation

Toyota apps.................

379

5-18.Toyota apps settings

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

383

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5-1.Basic function

*

: If equipped



Audio Plus

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

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



P.260)

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



P.303, 309, 311, 315)

Press to access the Bluetooth

®

 hands-free system. (



P.343)

When an Apple CarPlay connection is established, press to dis-
play the Phone app screen.

*1, 2

Press to display the Toyota apps screen.

*2, 3

 (



P.372)

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



P.303, 309, 311, 315)

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



P.259, 

Buttons overview

*

Operations of each part

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299)
When an Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connection is established, 
press to display the Maps app screen.

*1, 2

Press to display the audio/visual system screen. (



P.298, 299)

Press to display the “Menu” screen. (



P.255)

Press to display the home screen. (



P.262)

*1

:For details about Apple CarPlay/Android Auto: 



P.284

*2

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

*3

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

function will be unavailable.

The screen shots in this document 

and the actual screens of the sys-

tem differ depending on whether the 

functions and/or a contract existed.

WARNING

For safety, the driver should not 

operate the system while he/she 

is driving. Insufficient attention to 

the road and traffic may cause an 

accident.

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

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



P.292)

Select to display the audio control screen. (



P.298)

Select to display the hands-free operation screen. (



P.343)

When an Apple CarPlay connection is established, select to dis-
play the Phone app screen.

*1

Select to display the application screen.

*1, 2

 (



P.372)

When an Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connection is established 
and this button displays “Apple CarPlay”/“Android Auto”, select to 
display the home screen of Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.

*1

 

(



P.284)

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



P.109)

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



P.109)

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

*1

Select to display the “Setup” screen. (



P.258)

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



P.266)

*1

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

*2

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

function will be unavailable.

Menu screen

Menu screen operation

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Indicate during data commu-
nication performed via Data 
Communication Module 
(DCM)

*1

The reception level of Data 
Communication Module 
(DCM) display

*1

 (



P.256)

The reception level of the 
connected phone display 
(



P.256)

Remaining battery charge 
display (



P.257)

Bluetooth

®

 phone connection 

condition display (



P.257)

Wi-Fi

®

 connection condition 

display

*1, 2

 (



P.280)

*1

:Vehicles with DCM

*2

:This function is not made avail-

able in some countries or areas.

The number of status icons that can 

be displayed differs depending on 

the displayed screen.

The level of reception does not 
always correspond with the level 
displayed on the cellular phone. 
The level of reception may not 
be displayed depending on the 
phone you have.
When the cellular phone is out 
of the service area or in a place 
inaccessible by radio waves, 

/

 is displayed.

“Rm” is displayed when receiv-
ing in a roaming area. While 
roaming, display “Rm” top-left 
on the icon.
The receiving area may not be 
displayed depending on the type 
of Bluetooth

®

 phone you have.



While connected with cellular 
phone

Status icon

Status icons are displayed 
at the top of the screen.

Status icon explanation

Reception level display

Reception Level

Indicators

Poor

Excellent

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

While using Data Communi-
cation Module (DCM)



While using Wi-Fi

®

 Hotspot

When Wi-Fi

®

 Hotspot is off, no item 

is displayed.

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

®

 device.

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

®

 device connected.

This system does not have a 
charging function.

An antenna for the Bluetooth

®

 

connection is built into the 
instrument panel.

The condition of the Bluetooth

®

 

connection may deteriorate and 
the system may not function 
when a Bluetooth

®

 phone is 

used in the following conditions 
and/or places:
The cellular phone is obstructed 
by certain objects (such as 
when it is behind the seat or in 
the glove box or console box).
The cellular phone is touching or 
is covered with metal materials.

Leave the Bluetooth

®

 phone in a 

place where the condition of the 
Bluetooth

®

 connection is good.

Reception Level

Indicators

Poor

Excellent

Reception Level

Indicators

No connection

Connected

Remaining battery charge 
display

Remaining 

charge

Indicators

Empty

Full

Bluetooth

®

 connection 

condition display

Indicators

Conditions

(Blue)

Indicates that the con-
dition of the Blue-
tooth

®

 connection is 

good.

(Gray)

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

Indicates that the cel-
lular phone is not con-
nected via Bluetooth

®

.

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

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



P.291)

Select to set Bluetooth

®

 

device and Bluetooth

®

 sys-

tem settings. (



P.272)

Select to set audio settings. 
(



P.321)

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



P.358)

Select to set the voice set-
tings. (



P.295)

Select to set vehicle informa-
tion. (



P.296)

Select to set Wi-Fi

®

 connec-

tion settings.

*1, 2

 (



P.281)

Select to set Toyota apps set-
tings.

*2

 (



P.383)

*1

:Vehicles with DCM

*2

:This function is not made avail-

able in some countries or areas.

“Setup” screen

“Setup” screen

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5-2.Basic information before operation

After a few seconds, the caution 
screen will be displayed.
After about 5 seconds or select-
ing “Continue”, the caution 
screen automatically switches to 
the next screen.

When system response is 
extremely slow, the system can 
be restarted.
Press and hold the “POWER 
VOLUME” knob for 3 seconds or 
more.

Initial screen

When the power switch is 
turned to ACC or ON, the 
initial screen will be dis-
played and the system will 
begin operating.

Caution screen

WARNING

When the vehicle is stopped with 

the engine running, always apply 

the parking brake for safety.

Restarting the system

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

*

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

Flick operations may not be performed smoothly at high altitudes.

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

touched, a beep sounds. (To set 
the beep sound: 



P.291)

●

If the system does not respond to 

touching a screen button, move 

your finger away from the screen 

and then touch it again.

●

Dimmed screen buttons cannot be 

Touch screen

Touch screen gestures

Operation method

Outline

Main use



Touch

Quickly touch and 
release once.



Selecting an item 
on the screen



Drag

*

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



Scrolling the lists



Flick

*

Quickly move the 
screen by flicking 
with your finger.



Scrolling the main 
screen page

Touch screen operation

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operated.

●

The displayed image may become 

darker and moving images may 

be slightly distorted when the 

screen is cold.

●

In extremely cold conditions, the 

screen may not be displayed and 

the data input by a user may be 

deleted. Also, the screen buttons 

may be harder than usual to 

depress.

●

When you look at the screen 

through polarized material such as 

polarized sunglasses, the screen 

may be dark and hard to see. If 

so, look at the screen from differ-

ent angles, adjust the screen set-

tings on the display settings 

screen or take off your sun-

glasses.

●

When 

 is displayed on the 

screen, select 

 to return to the 

previous screen.

The operable areas of the 
capacitive touch screen buttons 
use capacitive touch sensors 
and may not operate properly in 
the following situations:



If the screen is dirty or wet



If a source of strong electro-
magnetic waves is brought 
near the screen



If a glove is worn during oper-
ation



If the screen is touched by a 
fingernail



If a stylus is used to operate 
the buttons



If your palm touches the oper-
able area of another button 
during operation



If a button is touched quickly



If the operable part of a 
capacitive touch screen but-
ton is touched by or covered 
with a metal object, such as 
the following, it may not oper-
ate properly:

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

packaging of a cigarette box

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



If the operable part of a 
capacitive touch screen but-
ton is wiped, it may operate 
unintentionally.



If the capacitive touch screen 
button is being touched when 
the power switch is changed 
to ACC or ON, the button may 
not operate properly. In this 
case, remove anything touch-
ing the button, turn the power 
switch off and then turn it to 

NOTICE

●

To prevent damaging the 

screen, lightly touch the screen 

buttons with your finger.

●

Do not use objects other than 

your finger to touch the screen.

●

Wipe off fingerprints using a 

glass cleaning cloth. Do not use 

chemical cleaners to clean the 

screen, as they may damage 

the touch screen.

Capacitive touch screen 
buttons

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ACC or ON, or restart the sys-
tem by press and hold the 
“POWER VOLUME” knob for 
3 seconds or more.

Capacitive touch screen button sen-

sor sensitivity can be adjusted. 

(



P.291)

1

Press the “HOME” button.

2

Check that the home screen 
is displayed.

Selecting a screen will display it full 

screen.

●

The display information and area 

on the home screen can be cus-

tomized.

●

The home screen can be set to 

several types of split layouts

Home screen

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

Home screen operation

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

1

Press the “MENU” button.

2

Select “Setup”.

If the general settings screen is not 

displayed, select “General”.

3

Select “Customize Home 
Screen”.

4

Select the items to be set.

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

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

Text field. Entered charac-
ter(s) will be displayed.
Select to erase one charac-
ter. 
Select and hold to continue 
erasing characters.
Select to move the cursor.
Select to choose predictive 
text candidate for entered 
text. (



P.264)

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



P.264)

Select to enter desired char-
acters.
Select to enter characters in 
lower case or in upper case.

Customizing the home 
screen

Entering letters and 

numbers/list screen 

operation

Entering letters and num-
bers

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Select to change character 
types. (



P.264)

Select to make a space on 
cursor.

Keyboard layout can be changed. 

(



P.291)

1

Select “Change Type”.

2

Select the desired character.

Depending on the screen being dis-

played, it may not be possible to 

change keyboard characters.

When text is input, the system 
predicts the text that may com-
plete the currently unconfirmed 
text and displays predictive 
replacement candidates that 
match the beginning of the text.

1

Input text.

2

Select the desired candidate.

To select a candidate that is not 
displayed, select 

, and 

then select the desired predic-
tive replacement candidate.

The list screen may be dis-
played after entering characters. 
When a list is displayed, use the 
appropriate screen button to 
scroll through the list.

Changing character type

Displaying predictive text 
candidates

List screen

Scrolling list screen

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To scroll up/down the list, 
flick the list up/down.
Select to skip to the next or 
previous page. Select and 
hold 

 or 

 to scroll 

through the displayed list.
Indicates the position of the 
displayed entries in the entire 
list.
To scroll up/down pages, 
drag the bar.

If 

 appears to the right of an item 

name, the complete name is too 

long to display.

●

Select to 

 scroll to the end of 

the name.

●

Select 

 to move to the begin-

ning of the name.

Items are displayed in the list 
with the most similar results of 
the search at the top.

1

Select 

.

2

Input text.

3

Select “Search”.

4

The list is displayed.

Searching a list

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1

Press the “MENU” button.

2

Select “Display”.

3

Select the desired items to 
be set.

Select to turn the screen off. 
To turn it on, press any but-

ton.
Select to turn day mode 
on/off. (



P.266)

Select to adjust the screen 
display. (



P.266)

Select to adjust the camera 
display.

When the screen is viewed through 

polarized sunglasses, a rainbow 

pattern may appear on the screen 

due to optical characteristics of the 

screen. If this is disturbing, please 

operate the screen without polarized 

sunglasses.

Depending on the position of the 
headlight switch, the screen 
changes to day or night mode. 
This feature is available when 
the headlight is switched on.
Select “Day Mode”.

If the screen is set to day mode with 

the headlight switch turned on, this 

condition is memorized even with 

the hybrid system turned off.

The contrast and brightness of 
the screen can be adjusted 
according to the brightness of 
your surroundings.

1

Select “General” or “Cam-
era”.

2

Select the desired item.

“Display (General)” screen only: 

Screen adjustment

The contrast and brightness 
of the screen display and 
the image of the camera dis-
play can be adjusted. The 
screen can also be turned 
off, and/or changed to either 
day or night mode.

(For information regarding 
audio/visual screen adjust-
ment: 



P.301)

Displaying the screen 
adjustment screen

Changing between day 
and night mode

Adjusting the con-
trast/brightness

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Select “<” or “>” to select the 

desired display.



“Contrast”

“+”: Select to strengthen the con-
trast of the screen.
“-”: Select to weaken the contrast of 
the screen.



“Brightness”

“+”: Select to brighten the screen.
“-”: Select to darken the screen.

Linking multi-informa-

tion display and the 

system

The following functions of 
the system are linked with 
the multi-information dis-
play in the instrument clus-
ter:



Audio



Phone

*

etc.

These functions can be 
operated using multi-infor-
mation display control 
switches on the steering 
wheel. (



P.103)

*

: When an Apple CarPlay con-

nection is established, this 
function will be unavailable.

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5-3.Connectivity settings

●

This system is not guaranteed to 
operate with all Bluetooth

®

 

devices.

●

If your cellular phone does not 

support HFP, registering the Blue-
tooth

®

 phone or using OPP, 

PBAP, MAP or SPP profiles indi-

vidually will not be possible.

●

If the connected Bluetooth

®

 

device version is older than rec-

ommended or incompatible, the 
Bluetooth

®

 device function may 

not work properly.

●

Refer to 

https://www.toyota.com/

audio-multimedia in the United 

States, 

https://www.toyota.ca/connected 

in Canada, and 

http://www.toyotapr.com/

audio-multimedia in Puerto Rico, 
to find approved Bluetooth

®

 

phones for this system.

●

Certification

Bluetooth is a registered trademark 

of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

■

Registering from the sys-
tem

1

Turn the Bluetooth

®

 connec-

tion setting of your cellular 
phone on.

This function is not available when 
Bluetooth

®

 connection setting of 

your cellular phone is set to off.

Registering/Connect-

ing a Bluetooth

®

 

device

To use the hands-free sys-
tem, it is necessary to regis-
ter a Bluetooth

®

 phone with 

the system.

Once the phone has been 
registered, it is possible to 
use the hands-free system.

This operation cannot be 
performed while driving.

When an Apple CarPlay 
connection is established, 
Bluetooth

®

 functions of the 

system will become unavail-
able and any connected 
Bluetooth

®

 devices will be 

disconnected.

*

When connecting to 
Android Auto, a Bluetooth

®

 

connection will be made 
automatically.

*

When an Android Auto con-
nection is established, 
some Bluetooth

®

 functions 

other than hands-free sys-
tem cannot be used.

*

*

: This function is not made avail-

able in some countries or 
areas.

Registering a Bluetooth

®

 

phone for the first time