Toyota Land Cruiser (2021 year). Manual in english - part 6

 

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Toyota Land Cruiser (2021 year). Manual in english - part 6

 

 

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Switching modes
The display mode switches and the icon display changes each
time the guide line display selection switch is selected.

• Projected course line display mode:

Projected  course  lines  that  change  according  to  steering
wheel operations are displayed.

• Parking assist guide line display mode:

Inverted steering wheel operations (parking assist guide line)
are displayed. Use this mode if you are used to how the vehi-
cle  handles  (if  you  can  park  without  needing  the  course  line
display).

• Distance guide line display mode:

Only distance guide lines are displayed.

Guide lines
The panoramic view & rear view screen is explained here as an
example.

Selected mode

Projected course 

line display mode

Parking assist 

guide line display 

mode

Distance guide 

line display mode

Icon display

Projected  course  line  display
mode

Parking  assist  guide  line  dis-
play mode

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Front distance guide line (blue)

Indicates  a  distance  approximately  3 ft.  (1 m)  from  the  front  end  of  the
vehicle.

Rear vehicle width extension guide lines

Indicate the estimated course of the vehicle when backing up straight.

• The displayed width is wider than the actual vehicle width.
• In projected course line display mode, this item overlaps the projected

course lines when going straight.

Side projected course line (yellow)

Indicates the projected reverse course calculated by the angle of the steer-
ing wheel.
The projected reverse course line on the outside of the turn is displayed
according to the direction of the steering wheel.

Rear distance guide line

Indicates the estimated distance from the end of the rear bumper (at the
center). (Red line: approximately 1.5 ft. [0.5 m] away. Yellow line: approxi-
mately 3 ft. [1 m] away.)
In projected course line display mode, the rear distance guide line changes
according to steering wheel operations.

Projected reverse course line (yellow)

Changes  according  to  steering  wheel  operations  and  indicates  the  esti-
mated course of the vehicle.

Rear distance guide line (blue)

Indicates a distance approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) from the end of the rear
bumper (at the center).

Parking assist guide line (blue)

Indicates the estimated tire course of the tightest possible turn in reverse.

Distance  guide  line  display
mode

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Intuitive parking assist

When the intuitive parking assist is on, an icon will be displayed when an
obstacle  is  detected.  (Refer  to  P.  292  for  information  about  the  intuitive
parking assist.)

Vehicle center line (blue)

Indicates the estimated vehicle center on the ground.

Parking operation (using the estimated course line)
When  parking  in  a  space  which  is  in  the  reverse  direction  to  the
space described in the procedure below, the steering directions will
be reversed.
Shift the shift lever to the R position.
Turn the steering wheel so that
the  estimated  course  lines  are
within  the  parking  space,  and
back up slowly.

Parking space
Estimated course lines

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When  the  rear  position  of  the
vehicle has entered the parking
space,  turn  the  steering  wheel
so that the vehicle width exten-
sion  guide  lines  are  within  the
left  and  right  dividing  lines  of
the parking space.

Vehicle 

width 

extension

guide line

Once the vehicle width extension guide lines and the parking space
lines are parallel, straighten the steering wheel and back up slowly
until the vehicle has completely entered the parking space.
Stop the vehicle in an appropriate place, and finish parking.

Parking (using the parking assist guide line)
Shift the shift lever to the R position.
Back up until the parking assist
guide  line  meets  the  edge  of
the left-hand dividing line of the
parking space.

Parking assist guide line
Parking space dividing line

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Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, and back up slowly.
Once the vehicle is parallel with the parking space, straighten the
steering wheel and back up slowly until the vehicle has completely
entered the parking space.
Stop the vehicle in an appropriate place, and finish parking.

Panoramic view & rear view/wide rear view

The screen can be displayed when the shift lever is in R.

Guide lines

If the back door is not closed, guide lines will not be displayed. If the guide
lines  do  not  display  even  when  the  back  door  is  closed,  have  the  vehicle
inspected at your Toyota dealer.

Intuitive parking assist pop-up display

P. 292

WARNING

Guide lines

The tire position indicator lines and vehicle position indicator lines may differ
from  actual  vehicle  positions  depending  on  the  number  of  passengers,
cargo  weight,  road  grade,  road  surface  conditions,  brightness  of  the  sur-
rounding  environment,  etc. Always  drive  the  vehicle  while  confirming  the
safety of your surroundings.

When using panoramic view & rear view or wide rear view

If  the  vehicle  width extension  guide lines  and projected course  lines are
not aligned with the steering wheel in the center position, drive straight on
a road without as little traffic and as few bends or curves as possible for
approximately 5 minutes or more. If the symptom is not resolved, have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

Rear  vehicle  width  extension  guide  lines  are  displayed  wider  than  the
actual vehicle width. When backing up, always confirm the safety of your
surroundings and the area to the rear of the vehicle.

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Display when the outside rear view mirrors are retracted (side
view and side views)

When the outside rear view mirrors are retracted, one of the follow-
ing screens is displayed and assists the driver to confirm the safety
of  the  area  around  the  vehicle,  or  park  alongside  and  close  to
another object.

Screen description

When the wide front view is dis-
played

When  the  rear  view  is  dis-
played

When  the  side  views  is  dis-
played

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For information about other than the side view and side views display
area, refer to the page for the respective screen.

Front distance guide line (red)

Indicates a distance approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) from the front end of the
vehicle.

Front tire contact line (blue)

Indicates the estimated front tire position on the image.

Vehicle width lines (blue)

Indicate  the  estimated  vehicle  width  including  the  outside  rear  view  mir-
rors.

Rear tire contact line (blue)

Indicates the estimated rear tire position on the image.

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Using the vehicle width lines
The  relative  distance  of  obstacles  from  the  vehicle  width  lines
can be confirmed.

• Approach the shoulder, but do not allow the vehicle width line

to overlap the curb or other obstacles.

• After confirming the distance to the shoulder, maneuvering the

vehicle  so  that  the  vehicle  width  line  and  the  curb  or  other
obstacle are parallel allows the vehicle to be parked evenly.

Intuitive parking assist pop-up display

P. 292

WARNING

Guide lines

The tire position indicator lines and vehicle position indicator lines may differ
from  actual  vehicle  positions  depending  on  the  number  of  passengers,
cargo  weight,  road  grade,  road  surface  conditions,  brightness  of  the  sur-
rounding  environment,  etc. Always  drive  the  vehicle  while  confirming  the
safety of your surroundings.

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Intuitive parking assist and RCTA cooperative display

When  either  the  Intuitive  parking  assist  (

P.  292)  or  Blind  Spot

Monitor (

P. 363) is turned on, a popup icon warns the driver when

an obstacle is detected.

Example of pop-up display in the panoramic view
Example of pop-up display in the wide rear view
Example of pop-up display in the side view (with mirrors retracted)
Example of pop-up display in the side views
Example of pop-up display in the front view & dual side view, under
vehicle terrain view & dual side view or rear view & dual side view

Intuitive parking assist pop-up display

While  the  intuitive  parking  assist  is  in  use,  a  pop-up  is  displayed  when  an
obstacle is detected (

P. 292).

However, this function only informs the driver that an obstacle is close to the
vehicle and the detected obstacle is not displayed on the screen. Be sure to
visually confirm the safety of your surroundings.

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Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in an
unexpected accident. Also,  when driving, make sure to directly  con-
firm  the  safety  of  your  surroundings  and  the  area  to  the  rear  of  the
vehicle.

When using the Multi-terrain Monitor

WARNING

Conditions under which the Multi-terrain Monitor should not be used

Do not use the Multi-terrain Monitor in the following situations. The system
may not operate properly, resulting in an unexpected accident.

When driving on an icy, snow-covered or otherwise slippery road surface

When using tire chains or a spare tire

When either front door or the back door is not completely closed

When driving on an uneven road, such as a hill

When tires or suspension parts other than those specified are equipped 
When the tires are replaced, the position indicated by the guide lines dis-
played on the screen may differ.

Guide lines

The tire position indicator lines and vehicle position indicator lines may differ
from  actual  vehicle  positions  depending  on  the  number  of  passengers,
cargo  weight,  road  grade,  road  surface  conditions,  brightness  of  the  sur-
rounding  environment,  etc. Always  drive  the  vehicle  while  confirming  the
safety of your surroundings.

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NOTICE

Panoramic view

In the panoramic view, the system combines images taken from the front,
back, left and right side cameras into a single image. There are limits to
the range and content that can be displayed. Understand the characteris-
tics of this system before using.

Image clarity may decline at the four corners of the panoramic view. How-
ever, this is not a malfunction, as these are the regions along the border of
each camera image where the images are combined.

Depending  on  lighting  conditions  near  each  of  the  cameras,  bright  and
dark patches may appear on the panoramic view.

The panoramic view display does not extend higher than the installation
position and image capture range of each camera.

There are blind spots around the vehicle and there are regions that are not
displayed in the panoramic view.

Three-dimensional objects displayed in wide front view or rear view may
not be displayed in the panoramic view.

People  and  other  three-dimensional  obstacles  may  appear  differently
when displayed in the panoramic view. (These differences include, among
others, cases in which displayed objects appear to have fallen over, disap-
pear near image processing areas, appear from image processing areas,
or when the actual distance to an object differs from the displayed posi-
tion.)

The panoramic view will not be properly displayed when either front door
or the back door is open.

The vehicle icon displayed in the panoramic view is a computer generated
image, and properties such as the color, shape and size will differ from the
actual vehicle. Therefore, nearby three-dimensional objects may appear to
be touching the vehicle, and actual distances to three-dimensional objects
may differ from those displayed.

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Display range

Panoramic view

Not displayed.
Not displayed. (Displayed in black around the vehicle icon.)

Wide front view

Masking
Parts of the vehicle (such as the bumper or grille) are displayed on
the screen.
Camera visibility range
Object detectable by camera
Object not detectable by camera

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Side views

The side of the vehicle is displayed on the screen.
Camera visibility range
Object detectable by camera

Side view

The side of the vehicle is displayed on the screen.
Camera visibility range
Object detectable by camera

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Rear view

The corners of the bumper are not seen on the screen.

Wide rear view

The corners of the bumper are not seen on the screen.

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Panoramic view display range

In the panoramic view, the system processes and displays images acquired
form the 4 cameras under the assumption that the vehicle is on a flat road
surface. Therefore, the display may appear as follows.
• Three-dimensional objects may appear to have fallen over, and be long

and thin or bigger than they actually are

• Three-dimensional objects at a point higher than the surface of the road

may appear further away than they actually are, or may not appear

• Tall objects may appear to emerge from the image processing seams

Inconsistencies  in  the  brightness  of  images  from  each  camera  may  occur
depending on lighting conditions.

The displayed image may not be aligned when the tilt or height of the vehi-
cle changed due to the number of passengers, cargo weight or remaining
quantity of gasoline.

Images and guide lines may not be properly displayed when the doors are
not completely closed.

The  relative  distances  between  the  vehicle  icon  and  road  surface  or  an
obstacle displayed in the panoramic view may differ from the actual state.

If an illuminated license plate is used, it may appear on the screen.

The black area around the vehicle icon is an area that is not appear in the
camera. Check these areas directly.

Wide front view display range

Certain areas at the front of the vehicle have a different sense of distance,
and are masked in black so that they do not appear on the screen.

There are limits to the range displayed on the screen. Objects at either cor-
ner of the bumper or directly below the bumper are not displayed.

The perceived distance in images displayed on the screen differs from the
actual distance.

Images displayed on the screen

Cameras of the Multi-terrain Monitor system use special lenses. The distance
of the image that appears on the screen differs from the actual distance.

The  circled  areas  shown  in  the  illustra-
tion may be difficult to see, as these are
points where images are combined.

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Multi-terrain Monitor cameras

Camera positions
The cameras of the Multi-terrain Monitor system are installed as
follows.

Side camera (left and right
sides)
Front camera
Rear camera

Using the cameras
If dirt or foreign matter (such as water droplets, snow, mud, etc.)
is  adhering  to  the  camera,  it  cannot  transmit  a  clear  image.  In
this case, flush it with a large quantity of water and wipe the cam-
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How to use the cameras

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may prevent the Multi-
terrain Monitor from operating properly.
• Do not strike the camera area, or allow any objects to bump into it 

If  the  camera  or  surrounding  area  has  received  a  strong  impact,  the
camera position, installation angle, etc., may deviate. If the camera is
accidentally subjected to an impact, have the vehicle inspected at your
Toyota dealer.

• Do not remove, disassemble or modify the camera or surrounding parts

Doing so may result in the camera malfunctioning. This also may result
in a loss of waterproof performance.

• If the camera lens is dirty, follow the above procedures to clean it

If the camera lens is damaged it cannot transmit a clear image.
Do not allow organic solvent, car wax, oil film remover, glass coating,
etc. to contact the camera cover
Doing so will negatively affect the camera cover (resin). If this happens,
wipe it off immediately.

• When  the  outside  temperature  is  cold,  do  not  cause  any  sudden

changes in temperature, such as by applying hot water

When  washing  the  vehicle,  do  not  apply  water  with  a  high-pressure
washer to the camera or surrounding area. Doing so may cause the cam-
era to receive a strong impact, and the camera may not operate properly

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Differences between the panoramic view screen and the actual
road

The  distance  guide  lines,  the  combined  panoramic  view  image,
guide  lines,  etc.,  indicate  estimated  distances  on  a  flat  road  sur-
face. In the following situations, actual distances and vehicle course
will differ from the guide lines on the screen.

When the ground behind the vehicle slopes up sharply
The distance guide lines will appear to be closer to the vehicle
than  the  actual  distance.  Therefore,  obstacles  on  an  upward
slope  appear  further  away  than  they  actually  are.  In  the  same
way, the actual course of the vehicle will differ from the course
indicated by the guide lines.

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When the ground behind the vehicle slopes down sharply
The  distance  guide  lines  are  displayed  further  away  than  the
actual  distance.  Therefore,  obstacles  on  a  downward  slope
appear closer than the actually are. In the same way, the actual
course of the vehicle will differ from the course indicated by the
guide lines.

When the vehicle is tilted
When  the  vehicle  is  tilted  due  to  the  number  of  passengers  or
weight of the load, actual distances and vehicle course will differ.

Margin of error

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Differences  between  the  panoramic  view  display  and  actual
three-dimensional objects

Be  aware  of  the  following  points  when  three-dimensional  objects
higher than the surface of the road (such as a vehicle bumper) are
nearby.

Panoramic view display
In  the  panoramic  view,  the  system  processes  and  displays
images  under  the  assumption  that  the  vehicle  is  on  a  flat  road
surface.  Therefore,  the  position  of  three-dimensional  objects
higher than the road surface (such as a vehicle bumper) cannot
be  determined.  Even  if  it  seems  that  a  collision  will  not  occur
according  to  the  screen,  there  may  not  actually  be  any  extra
space between the vehicle and an obstacle higher than the road
surface, resulting in a collision. In these cases, confirm the safety
of your surroundings directly.

WARNING

Intuitive parking assist pop-up display

When the intuitive parking assist pop-up display is red, park the vehicle and
make sure to confirm the safety of your surroundings.
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Projected course lines
Projected course lines are displayed under the assumption that
the  vehicle  is  on  a  flat  road  surface. Therefore,  the  position  of
three-dimensional objects higher than the road surface (such as
a vehicle bumper) cannot be determined. Even if it seems that an
obstacle is outside of the projected course lines and a collision
will not occur according to the screen, an obstacle may actually
be in the vehicle course, resulting in a collision.

Projected course lines

Three-dimensional objects in high positions (such as walls with
protrusions or the loading areas of trucks) may not be displayed
on the screen. Confirm the safety of your surroundings directly.

Protrusion of a wall

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Differences between the rear view or wide rear view and actual
roads

The guide lines on the screen are intended for flat surfaces (such
as the road). Be aware of the following points when three-dimen-
sional objects with protrusions (obstacles such as the cargo bed of
a truck) are nearby.

Projected course lines
Guide lines are displayed in reference to a level road surface and
cannot  be  used  to  determine  the  location  of  three-dimensional
objects. Confirm the safety of your surroundings directly. Even if
it  seems  that  the  cargo  bed  of  a  truck  is  outside  the  projected
course  lines  and  a  collision  will  not  occur  according  to  the
screen, it may actually be in the vehicle course, resulting in a col-
lision.

Projected course lines

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Differences  between  the  panoramic  view,  rear  view  and  wide
rear view and actual roads

Distance guide lines
Guide  lines  are  displayed  in  reference  to  the  road  surface  and
cannot  be  used  to  determine  the  distance  of  three-dimensional
objects from the vehicle. Confirm the safety of your surroundings
directly. On the screen, it appears that a truck is parking at point

  according  to  the  distance  guide  lines.  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 same, and 

 is farther than

 and 

.

Under vehicle terrain view
The  tire  position  indicator  lines  and  vehicle  position  indicator
lines  may  differ  from  actual  vehicle  positions  depending  on  the
number of passengers, weight of the load, road grade, road sur-
face conditions, brightness of the surrounding environment, etc.
Always  drive  the  vehicle  while  directly  confirming  the  safety  of
your surroundings.

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The  images  displayed  were  previously  taken  approximately  10 ft.  (3 m)
behind the current vehicle position.
Therefore, actual conditions may differ from those shown on the screen in
the following situations.
• An obstacle has appeared after the image was taken
• Loose material like sand or snow has crumbled or shifted
• An obstacle has moved
• There is a puddle, tract of mud, etc., within the display range
• The vehicle slips

In the following situations, actual tire positions and vehicle position may dif-
fer from those indicated by the tire position indicator lines and vehicle posi-
tion indicator lines.
• Tires have been replaced
• Optional equipment has been installed

WARNING

Guide lines

The displayed guide lines are composed with the image that was previously
taken and may differ from the actual state. Always drive the vehicle while
confirming the safety of your surroundings.

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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.

Likely cause

Solution

The image is difficult to see

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

is either high or low

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

camera

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

adhering to the camera

• Sunlight  or  headlights  are  shining

directly into the camera

• The  vehicle  is  under  fluorescent

lights,  sodium  lights,  mercury
lights, etc.

Drive  while  visually  checking  the
vehicle’s  surroundings.  (Use  the
Multi-terrain  Monitor  again  once
conditions have been improved.)
The image on the rear view monitor
system  screen  can  be  adjusted,
refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

The image is blurry

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

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

The image is out of alignment

The camera or surrounding area has
received a strong impact

Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your
Toyota dealer.

The guide lines are very far out of alignment

The camera position is out of align-
ment

Have  the  vehicle  inspected  at  your
Toyota dealer.

• The  vehicle  is  tilted  (there  is  a

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

• The vehicle is used on an incline

If this happens due to these causes,
it does not indicate a malfunction.
Drive  while  visually  checking  the
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The  projected  course  lines  move  even  though  the  steering  wheel  is
straight (vehicle width extension guide lines and projected course lines
are not aligned)

There is a malfunction in the signals
being output by the steering sensor

Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your
Toyota dealer.

Guide lines are not displayed

The back door is open

Close the back door.
If this does not resolve the symptom,
have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your
Toyota dealer.

“!” is displayed

There  is  a  malfunction  in  the  Multi-
terrain Monitor

Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your
Toyota dealer.

The  battery  is  disconnected  and
reconnected

Turn the steering wheel fully to right
and left.
If this does not resolve the symptom,
have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your
Toyota dealer.

Likely cause

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NOTICE

How to use the camera

The Multi-terrain Monitor system may not operate properly in the following
cases.
• If the front or the rear of the vehicle or the outside rear view mirror has

been hit, the camera’s position and mounting angle may have changed. 

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

ble or modify it. This may cause incorrect operation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• When the camera is used under fluorescent lights, sodium light or mer-

cury light etc., the lights and the illuminated areas may appear to flicker.

• The camera can be damaged by flying rocks and other debris.

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

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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions;

The BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) function 
Assists the driver in making the decision when changing lanes

The RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function 
Assists the driver when backing up

These functions use same sensors.

: If equipped

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Multi-information display

The BSM function/RCTA function can be turned on/off. (

P. 365)

The RCTA function is available when the BSM function is on.

Outside rear view mirror indicator

BSM function: 
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
will flash.
RCTA function: 
When  a  vehicle  approaching  from  the  right  or  left  rear  of  the  vehicle  is
detected, the outside rear view mirror indicators flash.

“BSM” indicator/“RCTA” indicator

When  the  BSM  function/RCTA  function  is  turned  on,  the  indicator  illumi-
nates

Monitor screen display (RCTA function only)

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

P. 372) for the detected side will be displayed

on  the  monitor  screen.  This  illustration  shows  an  example  of  a  vehicle
approaching from the left at the rear of the vehicle.

RCTA buzzer (RCTA function only)

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 approximately 1
second immediately after the BSM function is operated to turn the system
on.

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Use the meter control switches to select 

 on the multi-informa-

tion display.

Choose “BSM” using 

, and then press 

.

Choose “BSM” or “RCTA” using 

, and then press 

.

The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility

When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be dif-
ficult to see.

RCTA buzzer hearing

RCTA buzzer may be difficult to hear over loud noises such as high audio vol-
ume.

When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable” is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display

Water,  snow,  mud,  etc.,  may  be  built  up  in  the  vicinity  of  the  sensor  area  of
bumper. (

P. 366)

Removing  the  water,  snow,  mud,  etc.,  from  the  vicinity  of  the  sensor  area  of
bumper should return it to normal.
Also, the sensor may not function normally when used in extremely hot or cold
weather. 

When “Blind Spot Monitor System Malfunction” is shown on the multi-
information display

There may be a sensor malfunction or voltage abnormality. Have the vehicle
inspected at your Toyota dealer.

Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor

Turning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off

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WARNING

Handling the radar sensor

One Blind Spot Monitor sensor is installed inside the left and right side of
the vehicle rear bumper respectively. Observe the following to ensure the
Blind Spot Monitor can function correctly.

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 sensor is scratched or dented, or part of it

has become disconnected.

Do not disassemble the sensor.

Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor or surrounding area on
the bumper.

Do not modify the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper.

Do not paint the rear bumper any color other than an official Toyota color.

Keep the sensor and its surrounding area
on the bumper clean at all times.
If a sensor or its surrounding area on the
rear bumper is dirty or covered with snow,
the  Blind  Spot  Monitor  may  not  operate
and a warning message (

P. 365) will be

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

P.  369)  satisfied  for  approximately  10

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

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The BSM function uses radar sensors to detect the following 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 out-
side 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)

BSM function

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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

*

*

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

of the vehicle cannot be detected.

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

*

*

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

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

BSM function detection areas

WARNING

Cautions regarding the use of the system

The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking
care to observe your surroundings.
The Blind Spot Monitor function is a supplementary function which alerts the
driver that a vehicle is present in the blind spot. Do not overly rely on the
Blind Spot Monitor function. The function cannot judge if it is safe to change
lanes, therefore over reliance could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
According  to  conditions,  the  system  may  not  function  correctly. Therefore
the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.

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The BSM function is operational when

The BSM function is operational when all of the following conditions are met:

The BSM function 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 BSM function will detect a vehicle when

The BSM function will detect a vehicle present in the detection area in the fol-
lowing situations:

A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes your vehicle.

Another vehicle enters the detection area when it changes lanes.

Conditions under which the BSM function will not detect a vehicle

The  BSM  function  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

*

*

: Depending  on  the  conditions,  detection  of  a  vehicle  and/or  object  may

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Conditions under which the BSM function may not function correctly

The BSM function may not detect vehicles correctly in the following situa-
tions:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its

surrounding area

• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc. is covering the sensor or surround-

ing 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 difference in speed between your vehicle 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 consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, dips

in the road, etc.

• When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven

surfaces

• When vehicle lanes are wide, or when driving on the edge of a lane, and

the vehicle in an adjacent lane is far away from your vehicle

• When a bicycle carrier or other accessory is installed to the rear of the

vehicle

• When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and

the vehicle that enters the detection area

• Immediately after the BSM function is turned on

Instances  of  the  BSM  function  unnecessarily  detecting  a  vehicle  and/or
object may increase in the following situations:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor 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 consecutive 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 a bicycle carrier or other accessory is installed to the rear of the

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The Rear Cross Traffic Alert functions when your vehicle is in reverse.
It can detect other vehicles approaching from the right or left rear of
the vehicle. It uses radar sensors to alert the driver of the other vehi-
cle’s existence through flashing the outside rear view mirror indicators
and sounding a buzzer.

RCTA function

Approaching vehicles

Detection areas

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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  monitor
screen

Display

Content

A vehicle is approaching from the left at the rear of
the vehicle

A vehicle is approaching from the right at the rear of
the vehicle

Vehicles  are  approaching  from  both  sides  of  the
vehicle

The RCTA function is malfunctioning (

P. 365)

WARNING

Cautions regarding the use of the function

The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking
care to observe your surroundings.
The RCTA function is only a supplementary 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 conditions,
the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary. Over reliance on
this function may lead to an accident resulting death or serious injury.

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

To give the driver a more consistent time to react, the buzzer can alert
for faster vehicles from farther away.
Example:

The RCTA function is operational when

The RCTA function is on.

The shift lever is in R.

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

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

The RCTA function detection areas

Approaching vehicle

Speed

Approximate 
alert distance

Fast

18 mph (28 km/h)

65 ft. (20 m)

Slow

5 mph (8 km/h)

18 ft. (5.5 m)

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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 vehicles
and/or objects:

Vehicles approaching from directly behind

Vehicles backing up in a parking space next to your vehicle

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 vehicle

*

*

: Depending  on  the  conditions,  detection  of  a  vehicle  and/or  object  may

occur.

Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect
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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 situa-
tions:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its

surrounding area

• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc. is covering the sensor or surround-

ing 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 a vehicle is approaching at high speed

• Immediately after the RCTA function is turned on
• Immediately after the engine is started with the RCTA function on

• When  backing  up  on  a  slope  with  a

sharp change in grade

• When backing out of a shallow angle

parking spot

• When  the  sensors  cannot  detect  a

vehicle due to obstructions

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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  distance  between  your  vehicle  and  metal  objects,  such  as  a

guardrail, wall, sign, or parked vehicle, which may reflect electrical waves
toward the rear of the vehicle, is short

• When  the  parking  space  faces  a

street  and  vehicles  are  being  driven
on the street

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Driving assist systems

Multi Terrain ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if the
brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface, or in off-road
conditions (such as rough roads, sand and mud)

Brake assist

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

VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)

Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning on
slippery road surfaces

Active TRAC (Traction Control)

Helps  to  maintain  drive  power  and  prevent  the  4  wheels  from  spinning
when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads, or in off-road
conditions

Hill-start assist control

Helps to reduce the backward movement of the vehicle when starting on
an incline or slippery slope

KDSS (Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System)

KDSS  helps  to  enhance  ride  comfort  and  handling  response  by  using  a
hydraulic  control  system  to  control  the  suspension  stabilizer  bars  in
response  to  road  surface  and  driving  conditions  during  cornering  or  off-
road driving

To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following
systems  operate  automatically  in  response  to  various  driving
situations.  Be  aware,  however,  that  these  systems  are  supple-
mentary and should not be relied upon too heavily when operat-
ing the vehicle.

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VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering)

Helps  to  adjust  the  wheel  turning  angle  in  accordance  with  the  vehicle
speed and steering wheel movement.

Trailer Sway Control

Helps the driver to control trailer sway by selectively applying brake pres-
sure for individual wheels and reducing engine torque when trailer sway is
detected.
Trailer Sway Control is part of the VSC system and will not operate if VSC
turned off or experiences a malfunction.

The  slip  indicator  light  flashes  to
indicate  that  the  VSC/Trailer
Sway  Control/Active  TRAC/hill-
start  assist  control  systems  have
been engaged.

The  stop  lights  and  high  mounted
stoplight turn on when the hill-start
assist  control  system  or  Trailer
Sway Control is operating.

When the Active TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control/hill-start assist
control systems are operating

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If  the  vehicle  gets  stuck  in  fresh  snow  or  mud, Active  TRAC  may
reduce power from the engine to the wheels. You may need to turn
the system off to enable you to rock the vehicle in order to free it.
Quickly push and release the but-
ton to turn off Active TRAC.

The TRAC OFF indicator will come
on.
This  mode  can  be  used  when  the
transfer mode is H4.
Push  the  button  again  to  turn  the
system back on.

Turning off Active TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control

Push  and  hold  the  button  for  more  than  3  seconds  while  the  vehicle  is
stopped to turn off Active TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control.
The VSC OFF indicator light and TRAC OFF indicator will come on

*

.

Push the button again to turn the system back on. 

*

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

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

P. 254)

When the message is displayed on the multi-information display show-
ing  that  TRAC  has  been  disabled  even  if  the  VSC  OFF  switch  has  not
been pressed

Active TRAC, hill-start assist control, Crawl Control cannot be operated. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer.

Disabling the Active TRAC

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Automatic reactivation of Active TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control

Turning the engine switch off after turning off the Active TRAC and VSC sys-
tems will automatically re-enable them.

Automatic Active TRAC reactivation

If only the Active TRAC system is turned off, the Active TRAC system will turn
on when vehicle speed increases.

Automatic Active TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control reactivation

If the Active TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control are turned off, the systems
will not turn on even when vehicle speed increases.

If the brake system overheats

The brake system may overheat. In this case, a buzzer will sound, and the
TRAC OFF indicator will flash, and Active TRAC and hill-start assist control
will be temporarily inoperable. In this event, stop the vehicle immediately in a
safe  place,  and  allow  the  brake  system  to  cool  down  sufficiently  until  the
TRAC OFF indicator go off. (There is no problem with continuing normal driv-
ing.)

Sounds  and  vibrations  caused  by  the  Multi  Terrain ABS,  brake  assist,
Active  TRAC,  VSC,  Trailer  Sway  Control,  hill-start  assist  control  and
VGRS

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

Any  of  the  following  conditions  may  occur  when  the  above  systems  are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred. 
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the Multi Terrain ABS is acti-

vated.

• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the Multi Terrain ABS is

activated.

Hill-start assist control is operational when

The shift lever is in D or S.

The brake pedal is not depressed.

VGRS is disabled in the following situations

During stopping or the steering wheel has been moved for a long time while
driving at lower speeds.

After the engine is restarted at less than -22

F (-30

C).

If you disconnect the battery with the steering wheel turned, the center posi-
tion of the steering wheel could be slightly and temporary hanged. To initial-
ize the VGRS, drive for a short while.

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WARNING

Any of the following conditions may result in an accident which could cause
death or serious injury: 

The Multi Terrain ABS does not operate effectively when

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

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

Stopping distance when the Multi Terrain ABS is operating may exceed
that of normal conditions

The Multi Terrain ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping dis-
tance. Always  maintain  a  safe  distance  from  the  vehicle  in  front  of  you,
especially in the following situations.

When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads

When driving with tire chains

When driving over bumps in the road

When driving over roads with potholes or uneven roads

Active TRAC may not operate effectively when

Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the Active TRAC is operating. 
Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.

If the hill-start assist control does not operate effectively

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

When Active TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control are off

Be  especially  careful  and  drive  at  a  speed  appropriate  to  the  road  condi-
tions. As there are systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving force,
do not turn off Active TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control unless neces-
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WARNING

When the VSC and Trailer Sway Control are activated

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

Replacing tires

Make sure that all tires are of the same size, brand, tread pattern and

total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are  inflated to

the specified tire pressure level.
The Multi Terrain ABS, Active TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control will

not function correctly if different tires are fitted on the vehicle.

Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires

or wheels.

Handling of tires and suspension

Using  tires  with  any  kind  of  problem  or  modifying  the  suspension  will

affect the driving assist systems, and may cause the system to malfunc-

tion.

Trailer Sway Control precaution

The Trailer Sway Control system is not able to reduce trailer sway in all situ-
ations.  Depending  on  many  factors  such  as  the  conditions  of  the  vehicle,
trailer, road surface, and driving environment, the Trailer Sway Control sys-
tem may not be effective. Refer to your trailer owner’s manual for informa-
tion on how to tow your trailer properly.

If trailer sway occurs

Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.

Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning the steering wheel.

Begin  releasing  the  accelerator  pedal  immediately  but  very  gradually  to
reduce speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.

If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle
and trailer should stabilize. (

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NOTICE

KDSS

In the following situations, there is the possibility that a system malfunction
has occurred, and drive comfort and the vehicle’s ability to travel on poor
road  surfaces  may  be  reduced.  Take  the  vehicle  to  your  Toyota  dealer
immediately.

When turning a corner, the vehicle’s body seems to roll further than nor-
mal.

If after the vehicle has been left in a slanted position for a long time, for
example with the wheels of one side parked on a curb, the vehicle does
not return to level when driving (the vehicle remains slanted to one side
after returning the vehicle to level ground).

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Off-road precautions

Specific design characteristics give it a higher center of gravity than
ordinary  passenger  cars.  This  vehicle  design  feature  causes  this
type  of  vehicle  to  be  more  likely  to  rollover. And,  utility  vehicles
have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.

An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better view of the
road allowing you to anticipate problems.

It is not designed for cornering at the same speeds as ordinary pas-
senger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to
perform  satisfactorily  under  off-road  conditions.  Therefore,  sharp
turns at excessive speeds may cause the vehicle to rollover.

This  vehicle  belongs  to  the  utility  vehicle  class,  which  has
higher  ground  clearance  and  narrower  tread  in  relation  to  the
height of its center of gravity to make it capable of performing in
a wide variety of off-road applications.

Off-road vehicle features

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WARNING

Off-road vehicle precautions

Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of death, seri-
ous injury or damage to your vehicle:

In  a  rollover  crash,  an  unbelted  person  is  significantly  more  likely  to  die
than a person wearing a seat belt. Therefore, the driver and all passengers
should always fasten their seat belts.

Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers, if at all possible. 
Failure  to  operate  this  vehicle  correctly  may  result  in  loss  of  control  or
vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury.

Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the center of the vehi-
cle gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden
braking or abrupt maneuvers, otherwise it may result in loss of control or
vehicle rollover due to failure to operate this vehicle correctly.

Always slow down in gusty crosswinds. Because of its profile and higher
center of gravity, your vehicle is more sensitive to side winds than an ordi-
nary passenger car. Slowing down will allow you to have better control.

Do  not  drive  horizontally  across  steep  slopes.  Driving  straight  up  or
straight  down  is  preferred.  Your  vehicle  (or  any  similar  off-road  vehicle)
can tip over sideways much more easily than forward or backward.

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When driving your vehicle off-road, please observe the following pre-
cautions to ensure your driving enjoyment and to help prevent the clo-
sure of areas to off-road vehicles:

Drive your vehicle only in areas where off-road vehicles are permit-
ted to travel.

Respect  private  property.  Get  owner’s  permission  before  entering
private property.

Do not enter areas that are closed. Honor gates, barriers and signs
that restrict travel.

Stay on established roads. When conditions are wet, driving tech-
niques should be changed or travel delayed to prevent damage to
roads.

Additional information for off-road driving

For owners in U.S. mainland, Hawaii and Puerto Rico:

To  obtain  additional  information  pertaining  to  driving  your  vehicle  off-road,
consult the following organizations:

State and Local Parks and Recreation Departments

State Motor Vehicle Bureau

Recreational Vehicle Clubs

U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management

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WARNING

Off-road driving precautions

Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of death, seri-
ous injury or damage to your vehicle:

Drive carefully when off the road. Do not take unnecessary risks by driving
in dangerous places.

Do not grip the steering wheel spokes when driving off-road. A bad bump
could jerk the wheel and injure your hands. Keep both hands and espe-
cially your thumbs on the outside of the rim.

Always  check  your  brakes  for  effectiveness  immediately  after  driving  in
sand, mud, water or snow.

After  driving  through  tall  grass,  mud,  rock,  sand,  rivers,  etc.,  check  that
there is no grass, bush, paper, rags, stone, sand, etc. adhering or trapped
on  the  underbody.  Clear  off  any  such  matter  from  the  underbody.  If  the
vehicle is used with these materials trapped or adhering to the underbody,
a breakdown or fire could occur.

When  driving  off-road  or  in  rugged  terrain,  do  not  drive  at  excessive
speeds, jump, make sharp turns, strike objects, etc. This may cause loss
of control or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury. You are also
risking expensive damage to your vehicle’s suspension and chassis.

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To prevent the water damage

Take  all  necessary  safety  measures  to  ensure  that  water  damage  to  the
engine or other components does not occur.

Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage. 

Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deterioration in shift
quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage.

Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and pre-
mature  failure,  and  may  also  enter  the  differentials,  transmission  and
transfer case, reducing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.

When you drive through water

If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check
the  depth  of  the  water  and  the  bottom  of  the  riverbed  for  firmness.  Drive
slowly and avoid deep water.

Inspection after off-road driving

Sand  and  mud  that  has  accumulated  in  brake  drums  and  around  brake
discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system compo-
nents.

Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driv-
ing  that  has  taken  you  through  rough  terrain,  sand,  mud,  or  water.  For
scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

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Winter driving tips

Use  fluids  that  are  appropriate  to  the  prevailing  outside  tempera-
tures.

• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid

Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.

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

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

Perform the following according to the driving conditions:

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

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

Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-
mulated  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 suitable to road con-
ditions.

Carry  out  the  necessary  preparations  and  inspections  before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.

Pre-winter preparations

Before driving the vehicle

When driving the vehicle

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Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting  the
parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from
being released. If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking
brake, make sure to block the wheels. 
Failure to do so may be dangerous because it may cause the vehi-
cle to move unexpectedly, 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 vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

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

Side chain
(0.20 in. [5 mm] in diameter)
Cross chain
(0.25 in. [6.3 mm] in diameter)

Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on loca-
tion 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 rear tires. Do not install tire chains on the front tires.

Install tire chains on rear 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.

When parking the vehicle

Selecting tire chains

1

2

Regulations on the use of tire chains

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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 specified size.

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.
Failing 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  braking  and  shifting
operations that cause sudden engine braking.

Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.

Do not use LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system. (if equipped)

NOTICE

Repairing or replacing snow tires

Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Toyota dealers or legiti-
mate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera-
tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.

Fitting tire chains

The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly
when tire chains are fitted.

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system and defogger

Front automatic air 

conditioning system ........ 394

Rear air conditioning 

system............................. 406

Heated steering wheel/

seat heaters/
seat ventilators................ 410

5-2. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ................ 414

• Interior lights ................. 415
• Personal lights .............. 416

5-3. Using the storage features

List of storage features ..... 417

• Glove box...................... 418
• Console box.................. 419
• Overhead console......... 420
• Cup holders .................. 421
• Bottle holders................ 423
• Card holders ................. 424
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 424

Luggage compartment 

features........................... 425

5-4. Using the other interior 

features

Other interior features ....... 428

• Cool box........................ 428
• Sun visors ..................... 430
• Vanity mirror ................. 430
• Clock............................. 431
• Outside temperature 

display........................... 431

• Power outlets ................ 432
• Wireless charger........... 434
• Armrest ......................... 442
• Coat hooks.................... 442
• Assist grips ................... 443

Garage door opener.......... 444

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Front automatic air conditioning system

Adjusting the temperature setting

Press 

 to increase the temperature and 

 to decrease the

temperature.

If the “A/C” indicator is turned off, the system will blow ambient tempera-
ture air or heated air.

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.

Press 

 to display the air conditioning control screen.

Control panel

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Changing the air flow mode

Press 

.

The  air  flow  mode  switches
each time the button is pressed.

Air flows to the upper body
Air  flows  to  the  upper  body
and feet
Air flows to the feet
Air  flows  to  the  feet  and  the
windshield  defogger  oper-
ates

Select  the  air  flow  mode

*

  (left-

hand side)
Air  flows  to  the  feet  and  the
windshield defogger operates
Select the air flow mode

*

 (right-

hand side)
Display  the  option  control
screen (

P. 396)

Adjust the fan speed setting
Display the rear air conditioning control screen (

P. 398)

To adjust or select settings, touch the screen button.

*

:

 

Air flows to the upper body

 

Air flows to the upper body and feet

 

Air flows to the feet

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2

3
4

Control screen

1

2

3

4

5
6

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Select to set cooling and dehu-
midification function on/off
Adjust  the  temperature  for
driver, front passenger and rear
seats  separately  (Individual
mode) (

P. 397)

Prevent ice from building up on
the  windshield  and  wiper
blades (if equipped) (

P. 400)

Remove pollen from the air (Micro dust and pollen filter) (

P. 400)

Using the automatic mode

Press 

.

Adjust the temperature setting.

To stop the operation, press 

.

Automatic mode indicator

If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the auto-
matic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for func-
tions other than that operated is maintained.

Option control screen

1

2

3

Air conditioning controls

4

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2

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To  turn  on  the  individual  mode,  perform  any  of  the  following  proce-
dures:

Press “4-ZONE” on the option control screen.

Adjust the passenger’s side temperature setting.

Change the rear air conditioning setting
The indicator comes on when the individual mode is on.

To return to the simultaneous mode, press “4-ZONE”.

In the simultaneous mode, only 

 or 

 on the driver’s side can

be used to adjust the temperature for all seats.

Adjusting the temperature for driver and passenger seats sepa-
rately (Individual mode)

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Press 

  on  the  control

screen to display the rear air con-
ditioning control screen.

Adjust  the  temperature  set-
ting (left-hand rear seat)
Adjust the fan speed setting
Adjust  the  temperature  set-
ting (right-hand rear seat)
Select to set automatic mode
Turn the fan off

Using the automatic mode

Press “REAR AUTO”.

The air conditioning system will operate, and air outlets and speed will
be set automatically.

Press  “

”  to  increase  the  temperature  and  “

”  to  decrease  the

temperature.

Air  outlets  for  the  right-hand  and  left-hand  may  be  set  separately
depending on the temperature setting.

Adjusting the temperature setting

Press “

” (increase) “

” or (decrease).

Operating the switch will enter the individual mode. (

P. 397)

Adjusting the fan speed setting

Press 

 (increase) or 

 (decrease).

The fan speed is shown on the display. (7 levels)
Press “REAR OFF” to turn the fan off.

Turning the rear air conditioning system off

Press “REAR OFF”.

Changing the rear seat settings

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3

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5

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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press 

.

The  mode  switches  between 

 

(recirculated  air  mode)  and 

(outside air mode) modes each time the button is pressed.

Defogging the windshield

Defoggers  are  used  to  defog  the  windshield  and  front  side  win-
dows.

Press 

.

Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to outside air mode if the
recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and
temperature up.
To return to the previous mode, press 

 again when the wind-

shield is defogged.

Other functions

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