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

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WARNING

■

When starting the engine

Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances. 
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

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Caution while driving

If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the
doors  until  the  vehicle  reaches  a  safe  and  complete  stop.  Otherwise,  the
steering lock function will activate and this may lead to an accident, result-
ing in death or serious injury.

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Stopping the engine in an emergency

If  you  want  to  stop  the  engine  in  an  emergency  while  driving  the  vehicle,
press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly
3 times or more in succession. (



P. 467)

However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emer-
gency. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or
braking control, however, power assist to the steering will be lost. This will
make it more difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over and stop the
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

■

When parking (except for New Caledonia)

Exhaust gases  include harmful  carbon  monoxide  (CO), which is colorless
and odorless. Observe the following precautions.
Failure  to  do  so  may  cause  exhaust  gases  to  enter  the  vehicle  and  may
lead to an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a
serious health hazard.

●

If  the  vehicle  is  in  a  poorly  ventilated  area  or  a  closed  area,  such  as  a
garage, stop the engine.

●

Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time. If such a
situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and ensure
that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.

●

Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it
is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is
running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.

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NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

●

Do not leave the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode
for long periods of time without the engine running.

●

If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is displayed on the multi-information
display while the engine is not running, the engine switch is not off. Exit the
vehicle after turning the engine switch off.

●

Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in a position other than P. If
the engine is stopped in another shift lever position, the engine switch will
not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the vehi-
cle is left in ACCESSORY mode, battery discharge may occur.

■

When starting the engine

●

Do not race a cold engine.

●

If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-
cle checked by your Toyota dealer immediately.

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Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch

If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual,
such  as  the  switch  sticking  slightly,  there  may  be  a  malfunction.  Contact
your Toyota dealer immediately.

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Automatic transmission



Vehicles without a smart key system:

While  the  engine  switch  is  in  the  “ON”  position,  move  the  shift

lever with the brake pedal depressed.

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

Vehicles with a smart key system:

While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, move the shift

lever with the brake pedal depressed.

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



: If equipped

Shifting the shift lever

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*

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: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the D

position for normal driving.

*

2

: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possible

gear  ranges,  controls  engine  braking  forces,  and  prevents  unnecessary
upshifting.

Use when high levels of response and feeling are desirable, such as
when driving in mountainous regions or when pulling a trailer.
Press  the  “ECT  PWR”  button  to
select power mode.

The  “ECT  PWR”  indicator  comes
on.
Press  the  button  again  to  cancel
power mode.

Shift position purpose

Shift position

Function

P

Parking the vehicle/starting the engine

R

Reversing

N

Neutral 

(Condition in which the power is not transmitted)

D

Normal driving

*

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S

S mode driving

*

2

 (



P. 212)

Selecting power mode

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When the shift lever is in the S position, the shift lever can be oper-
ated as follows:

Upshifting
Downshifting

The initial shift range in S mode is set automatically to 5 or 4 accord-
ing to vehicle speed. However, the initial shift range may be set to 3 if
the AI-SHIFT has operated while the shift lever was in the D position.
(



P. 212)

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Shift ranges and their functions

●

You can choose from 6 levels engine braking force.

●

A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than
a higher shift range, and the engine speed will also increase.

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AI-SHIFT

AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to the driver per-
formance and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT  automatically  operates  when  the  shift  lever  is  in  the  D  position.
(Shifting the shift lever to the S position cancels the function.)

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When driving with cruise control activated (if equipped)

Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate while driving in S mode and down-
shifting to 5 or 4 because cruise control will not be canceled. (



P. 279)

Selecting shift ranges in the S position

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Shift lock system

The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift
lever in starting. 
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in the
“ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode
(vehicles with a smart key system) and the brake pedal is being depressed.

■

If the shift lever cannot be shift from P

First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed. 
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may
be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that
the shift lever can be shifted. 
Releasing the shift lock:

Set the parking brake.
Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the
“LOCK” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the engine switch off.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent tool.

To  prevent  damage  to  the  cover,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with
a rag.

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Press  the  shift  lock  override
button.

The shift lever can be shifted while
the button is pressed.

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If the “S” indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to S

This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer, immediately. 

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Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer (S mode)

To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes  be  restricted.  In  some  circumstances,  downshifting  may  not  be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)

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Transmission protection function

If  the  tires  spin  continually  when  the  vehicle  becomes  stuck  in  mud,  dirt  or
snow, or if the accelerator pedal is depressed and released repeatedly while
driving,  the  automatic  transmission  temperature  may  become  too  high  and
the automatic transmission may be damaged.
To avoid damaging the automatic transmission, the system may temporarily
lock the gear.
If the automatic transmission temperature falls, the gear locking is canceled
and the automatic transmission is returned to the normal operation.

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WARNING

■

When driving on slippery road surfaces

Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.

■

To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock

Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to set the parking
brake and depress the brake pedal. 
If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of the brake pedal
when the shift lock override button is pressed and the shift lever is shifted
out  of  P,  the  vehicle  may  suddenly  start,  possibly  leading  to  an  accident
resulting in death or serious injury.

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Manual transmission



Fully  depress  the  clutch  pedal  before  operating  the  shift  lever,  and
then release it slowly.



: If equipped

Shifting the shift lever

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■

Maximum allowable speed

Observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear when maxi-
mum acceleration is necessary.

mph (km/h)

■

Reverse warning buzzer

A  buzzer  will  sound  to  inform  the  driver  if  the  shift  lever  is  shifted  to  the  R
position.

Shift position

Transfer position

Maximum speed

1

“2WD” and “4H”

32 (52)

“4L”

12 (20)

2

“2WD” and “4H”

64 (103)

“4L”

25 (39)

3

“2WD” and “4H”

97 (157)

“4L”

37 (60)

4

“2WD” and “4H”

107 (173)

“4L”

49 (80)

5

“2WD” and “4H”

107 (173)

“4L”

58 (94)

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Turn signal lever

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

The  right  hand  signals  will  flash  3
times.

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

The  left  hand  signals  will  flash  3
times.

Left turn

■

Turn signals can be operated when



Vehicles without a smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.



Vehicles with a smart key system

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■

If the indicator flashes faster than usual

Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.

Operating instructions

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Parking brake

To  set  the  parking  brake,  fully
pull  the  parking  brake  lever
while  depressing  the  brake
pedal.
To  release  the  parking  brake,
slightly  raise  the  lever  and
lower it completely while press-
ing the button.

■

Parking the vehicle



P. 169

■

Usage in winter time



P. 324

U.S.A.

Canada

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NOTICE

■

Before driving

Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating,  which  may  affect  braking  performance  and  increase  brake
wear.

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Headlight switch

Operating the 

 switch turns on the lights as follows:



Type A

The  side  marker,  parking,
tail,  license  plate,  instru-
ment panel lights and day-
time running lights 
(



P. 221) turn on.

The  headlights  and  all
lights  listed  above  (except
daytime  running  lights)
turn on.
The  headlights,  daytime
running  lights  (



P.  221)

and  all  the  lights  listed
above turn on and off auto-
matically.
(When the engine switch is
in  the  “ON”  position  [vehi-
cles  without  a  smart  key
system]  or  IGNITION  ON
mode  [vehicles  with  a
smart key system])

Off

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically. 

Operating instructions

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

Type B

The  side  marker,  parking,
tail,  license  plate,  instru-
ment panel lights and day-
time running lights 
(



P. 221) turn on.

The  headlights  and  all
lights  listed  above  (except
daytime  running  lights)
turn on.
The daytime running lights
turn on. (



P. 221)

Off



Type C

The  headlights,  daytime
running  lights  (



P.  221)

and  all  the  lights  listed
above turn on and off auto-
matically.
(When the engine switch is
in  the  “ON”  position  [vehi-
cles  without  a  smart  key
system]  or  IGNITION  ON
mode  [vehicles  with  a
smart key system])

The  side  marker,  parking,
tail,  license  plate,  instru-
ment panel lights and day-
time running lights 
(



P. 221) turn on.

The headlights and all lights listed above (except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.

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

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

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

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

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Daytime running light system

●

The daytime running lights illuminate using the same lights as the front turn
signal/parking lights, and illuminate brighter than the front turn signal/park-
ing lights.

●

To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving,
the  daytime  running  lights  turn  on  automatically  when  all  of  the  following
conditions are met. (The daytime running lights are not designed for use at
night.)
• The engine is running
• The parking brake is released
• The headlights switch is in “AUTO”* (type A and C) or the “DRL” (type B)

position

*

: When the surroundings are bright

The daytime running lights remain on after they illuminate, even if the parking
brake is set again.

●

Compared  to  turning  on  the  headlights,  the  daytime  running  light  system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve
fuel economy.

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Headlight control sensor (vehicles with an automatic light control sys-
tem)

Turning on the high beam headlights

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The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that  blocks  the  sensor  is  affixed  to  the
windshield. 
Doing  so  interferes  with  the  sensor
detecting  the  level  of  ambient  light  and
may  cause  the  automatic  headlight  sys-
tem to malfunction. 

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Automatic light off system

When the light switch is in 

 or 

 : The lights turn off 30 seconds after the

engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without a smart key
system) or off (vehicles with a smart key system) and a door is opened and all
of the doors are closed. (Vehicles with a wireless remote control function: The
lights turn off immediately if 

 on the key is pressed while all the doors are

locked.)

When the light switch is in 

 : The lights turn off after the engine switch is

turned  to  the  “LOCK”  position  (vehicles  without  a  smart  key  system)  or  off
(vehicles with a smart key system) and the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehi-
cles without a smart key system) or to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a
smart key system), or turn the light switch off, then turn it to 

 or to 

.

If any of the doors is kept open and the engine switch is in the “LOCK” posi-
tion (vehicles without a smart key system) or off (vehicles with a smart key
system), the lights automatically turn off after 20 minutes.

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Light reminder function

An alarm will sound and message will be shown on the multi-information dis-
play when the driver

'

s door is opened with the lights are turned on and the

engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or
off (vehicles with a smart key system).

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed. 
(Customizable features: 



P. 562)

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do  not  leave  the  lights  on  longer  than  necessary  when  the  engine  is  not
running.

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Automatic High Beam



Push  the  lever  away  from  you
with the headlight switch in the

  or 

  (if  equipped)  posi-

tion.

Press  the  Automatic  High
Beam switch.

The Automatic  High  Beam  indica-
tor  will  come  on  when  the  head-
lights  are  turned  on  automatically
to  indicate  that  the  system  is
active.



: If equipped

The Automatic High Beam uses an in-vehicle camera sensor to
assess  the  brightness  of  streetlights,  the  lights  of  vehicles
ahead etc., and automatically turns the high beam on or off as
necessary.

WARNING

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Limitations of the Automatic High Beam

Do not rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings and turning the high beam on or off manually if
necessary.

■

To prevent incorrect operation of the Automatic High Beam system

Do not overload the vehicle.

Activating the Automatic High Beam system

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Switching to low beam

Pull  the  lever  to  the  original
position.

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

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Switching to high beam

Press  the  Automatic  High
Beam switch.

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

Turning the high beam on/off manually

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High beam automatic turning on or off conditions

●

When all of the following conditions are fulfilled, the high beam will be auto-
matically turned on (after approximately 1 second):
• Vehicle speed is above approximately 21 mph (34 km/h).
• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.
• There are no vehicles ahead with headlights or tail lights turned on.
• There are few streetlights on the road ahead.

●

If any of the following conditions are fulfilled, the high beam will be automat-
ically turned off:
• Vehicle speed drops below approximately 17 mph (27 km/h).
• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.
• Vehicles ahead have headlights or tail lights turned on.
• There are many streetlights on the road ahead.

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Camera sensor detection information

●

The  high  beam  may  not be  automatically turned  off in  the  following  situa-
tions:
• When oncoming vehicles suddenly appear from a curve
• When the vehicle is cut off in front of by another vehicle
• When vehicles ahead are hidden from sight due to repeated curves, road

dividers or roadside trees

• When vehicles ahead appear from the faraway lane on wide road
• When vehicles ahead have no lights

●

The high beam may be turned off if a vehicle ahead that is using fog lights
without using the headlights is detected.

●

House lights, street lights, traffic signals, and illuminated billboards or signs
may cause the high beam to switch to the low beams, or the low beams to
remain on.

●

The following factors may affect the amount of time taken to turn the high
beam on or off:
• The brightness of headlights, fog lights, and tail lights of vehicles ahead
• The movement and direction of vehicles ahead
• When a vehicle ahead only has operational lights on one side
• When a vehicle ahead is a two-wheeled vehicle
• The condition of the road (gradient, curve, condition of the road surface,

etc.)

• The number of passengers and amount of luggage

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●

The high beam may be turned on or off when the driver does not expect it.

●

Bicycles or similar objects may not be detected.

●

In  the  situations  shown  below,  the  system  may  not  be  able  to  accurately
detect  surrounding  brightness  levels.  This  may  cause  the  low  beams  to
remain  on or the  high beams to  cause problems  for pedestrians, vehicles
ahead or other parties. In these cases, manually switch between the high
and low beams.
• In bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sandstorms, etc.)
• The windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt, etc.
• The windshield is cracked or damaged.
• The camera sensor is deformed or dirty.
• The camera sensor temperature is extremely high.
• Surrounding brightness levels are equal to those of headlights, tail lights

or fog lights.

• Vehicles  ahead  have  headlights  that  are  either  switched  off,  dirty,  are

changing color, or are not aimed properly.

• When driving through an area of intermittently changing brightness and

darkness.

• When frequently and repeatedly driving ascending/descending roads, or

roads  with  rough,  bumpy  or  uneven  surfaces  (such  as  stone-paved
roads, gravel tracks, etc.).

• When  frequently  and  repeatedly  taking  curves  or  driving  on  a  winding

road.

• There is a highly reflective object ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or

a mirror.

• The back of a vehicle ahead is highly reflective, such as a container on a

truck.

• The vehicle’s headlights are damaged or dirty.
• The vehicle is listing or tilting, due to a flat tire, a trailer being towed etc.
• The high beam and low beam are repeatedly being switched between in

an abnormal manner.

• The driver believes that the high beam may be causing problems or dis-

tress to other drivers or pedestrians nearby.

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Temporarily lowering sensor sensitivity

The sensitivity of the sensor can be temporarily lowered.

Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without a smart key
system) or off (vehicles with a smart key system) while the following condi-
tions are met.

• The headlight switch is in 

 or 

 (if equipped).

• The headlight switch lever is in high beam position.
• Automatic High Beam switch is on.
Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key
system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).
Within 30 seconds after 

, repeat pulling the headlight switch lever to the

original position then pushing it to the high beam position quickly 10 times,
then leave the lever in high beam position.
If the sensitivity is changed, the Automatic High Beam indicator is turn on
and off 3 times.

Automatic High Beam (headlights) may turn on even the vehicle is stopped.

■

If “Headlight System Malfunction. Visit Your Dealer.” is displayed on the
multi-information display

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

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Fog light switch



(U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada) 

Turns  the  front  fog  lights
off

Turns  the  front  fog  lights
on

■

Fog lights can be used when



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

The parking lights are on or the headlights are on in low beam.



For vehicles sold in the Canada

The headlights are on in low beam.



: If equipped

The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving con-
ditions, such as in rain and fog. 

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Windshield wipers and washer 

Operating the 

 lever operates the wipers or washer as follows.

(U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada) 

Off

(U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada) 

Intermittent 

windshield

wiper operation

(U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada) 

Low 

speed 

windshield

wiper operation

(U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada) 

High  speed  windshield
wiper operation

(U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada) 

Temporary operation

Wiper  intervals  can  be  adjusted  when  intermittent  operation  is
selected.

Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
Decreases 

the 

intermittent

windshield wiper frequency

Operating the wiper lever

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2

3

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5

6

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Washer/wiper  dual  opera-
tion

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

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The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when



Vehicles without a smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.



Vehicles with a smart key system

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■

If no windshield washer fluid sprays

Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.

WARNING

■

Caution regarding the use of washer fluid

When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

When the windshield is dry

Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.

■

When the washer fluid tank is empty

Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.

■

When a nozzle becomes blocked

In this case, contact your Toyota dealer. 
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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Opening the fuel tank cap

●

Vehicles without a smart key system: 
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position and ensure that all
the doors and windows are closed. 

●

Vehicles with a smart key system: 
Turn the engine switch off and ensure that all the doors and win-
dows are closed.

●

Confirm the type of fuel.

■

Fuel types



P. 548

■

Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline

To  help  prevent  incorrect  fueling,  your  vehicle  has  a  fuel  tank  opening  that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.

■

If the malfunction indicator lamp illuminates

The malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate erroneously if refueling is per-
formed repeatedly when the fuel tank is nearly full.

Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap: 

Before refueling the vehicle

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WARNING

■

When refueling the vehicle

Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

●

After  exiting  the  vehicle  and  before  opening  the  fuel  door,  touch  an
unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to
discharge static electricity before refueling, because sparks resulting from
static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.

●

Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it. 
A  whooshing  sound  may  be  heard  when  the  fuel  tank  cap  is  loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot
weather, pressurized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.

●

Do  not  allow  anyone  that  has  not  discharged  static  electricity  from  their
body to come close to an open fuel tank.

●

Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.

●

Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.

●

Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.

■

When refueling

Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel
tank:

●

Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck.

●

Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off.

●

Do not top off the fuel tank.

NOTICE

■

Refueling

Do not spill fuel during refueling. 
Doing  so  may  damage  the  vehicle,  such  as  causing  the  emission  control
system to operate abnormally, or damaging fuel system components or the
vehicle’s painted surface.

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Open the fuel filler door.

Turn  the  fuel  tank  cap  slowly
open.

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

Opening the fuel tank cap

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Closing the fuel tank cap

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Closing the fuel tank cap

Tighten the fuel tank cap until 1 click is heard. Otherwise a malfunction indica-
tor lamp may come on.

WARNING

■

When replacing the fuel tank cap

Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Otherwise, doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may
result in death or serious injury.

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Toyota Safety Sense P



◆

PCS (Pre-Collision System)





P. 244

◆

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)





P. 257

◆

Automatic High Beam





P. 223

◆

Dynamic radar cruise control





P. 265



: If equipped

The Toyota Safety Sense P consists of the following drive assist
systems and contributes to a safe and comfortable driving expe-
rience:

Driving assist system

WARNING

■

Toyota Safety Sense P

The Toyota  Safety  Sense  P  is  designed  to operate  under  the  assumption
that the driver will drive safely, and is designed to help reduce the impact to
the occupants and the vehicle in the case of a collision or assist the driver in
normal driving conditions.
As there is a limit to the degree of recognition accuracy and control perfor-
mance that this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. The
driver is always responsible for paying attention to the vehicle’s surround-
ings and driving safely.

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Two types of sensors, located behind the front grille and windshield,
detect information necessary to operate the drive assist systems.

Radar sensor
Front camera

Sensors

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WARNING

■

To avoid malfunction of the radar sensor

Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the radar sensor may not operate properly, possibly leading to
an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Keep the radar sensor and radar sensor cover clean at all times.

Radar sensor
Radar sensor cover

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

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WARNING

●

Do  not  attach  accessories,  stickers  (including  transparent  stickers)  or
other items to the radar sensor, radar sensor cover or surrounding area.

●

Do not subject the radar sensor or its surrounding area to a strong impact. 
If  the  radar  sensor, front grille, or  front  bumper has  been  subjected to  a
strong impact, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

●

Do not disassemble the radar sensor.

●

Do not modify or paint the radar sensor or radar sensor cover.

●

In the following cases, the radar sensor must be recalibrated. Contact your
Toyota dealer for details.
• When  the  radar  sensor  or  front  grille  are  removed  and  installed,  or

replaced

• When the front bumper is replaced

■

To avoid malfunction of the front camera

Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the front camera may not operate properly, possibly leading to
an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Keep the windshield clean at all times.
• If  the  windshield  is  dirty  or  covered  with  an  oily  film,  water  droplets,

snow, etc., clean the windshield.

• If a glass coating agent is applied to the windshield, it will still be neces-

sary to use the windshield wipers to remove water droplets, etc., from
the area of the windshield in front of the front camera.

• If the inner side of the windshield where the front camera is installed is

dirty, contact your Toyota dealer.

B: Approximately  7.9  in.  (20  cm)  (Approximately  4.0  in.  [10  cm]  to  the

right and left from the center of the front camera)

●

Do not attach objects, such as stickers,
transparent  stickers,  etc.,  to  the  outer
side  of  the  windshield  in  front  of  the
front  camera  (shaded  area  in  the  illus-
tration).
A: From  the  top  of  the  windshield  to

approximately  0.4  in.  (1  cm)  below
the bottom of the front camera

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WARNING

●

If the part of the windshield in front of the front camera is fogged up or cov-
ered with condensation, or ice, use the windshield defogger to remove the
fog, condensation, or ice. (



P. 334, 341)

●

If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the wind-
shield  in  front  of  the  front  camera  by  the  windshield  wipers,  replace  the
wiper insert or wiper blade.

●

Do not attach window tint to the windshield.

●

Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked. 
After replacing the windshield, the front camera must be recalibrated. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer for details.

●

Do not allow liquids to contact the front camera.

●

Do not allow bright lights to shine into the front camera.

●

Do not dirty or damage the front camera. 
When cleaning the inside of the windshield, do not allow glass cleaner to
contact the lens of the front camera. Also, do not touch the lens. 
If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact your Toyota dealer.

●

Do not subject the front camera to a strong impact.

●

Do not change the installation position or direction of the front camera or
remove it. 

●

Do not disassemble the front camera.

●

Do  not  modify  any  components  of  the  vehicle  around  the  front  camera
(inside rear view mirror, etc.) or ceiling.

●

Do not attach any accessories to the hood, front grille or front bumper that
may obstruct the front camera. Contact your Toyota dealer for details.

●

If a surfboard or other long object is to be mounted on the roof, make sure
that it will not obstruct the front camera.

●

Do not modify the headlights or other lights.

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Certification

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■

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

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

●

In the following situations, perform the actions specified in the table. When
the  normal  operating  conditions  are  detected,  the  message  will  disappear
and the system will become operational.

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

Situation

Actions

When the area around a camera 
is covered with dirt, moisture 
(fogged up, covered with con-
densation, ice, etc.), or other for-
eign matter

Using the wiper and A/C function, remove 
the dirt and other attached matter 
(



P. 334, 341).

When the temperature around 
the front camera is outside of 
the operational range, such as 
when the vehicle is in the sun or 
in an extremely cold environ-
ment

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

If the front camera is cold, such after the 
vehicle is parked in an extremely cold 
environment, use the air conditioning sys-
tem to increase the temperature around 
the front camera.

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

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

When “Pre-Collision System 
Unavailable” is displayed

Check whether there is attached materi-
als on the radar sensor and radar sensor 
cover, and if there is, remove it.

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●

In the following situations, if the situation has changed (or the vehicle has
been  driven  for  some  time)  and  the  normal  operating  conditions  are
detected,  the  message  will  disappear  and  the  system  will  become  opera-
tional.

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

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

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

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

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

• Depending on the conditions in the vicinity of the vehicle, the radar may

judge  the  surrounding  environment  can  not  be  properly  recognized.  In
that case, “Pre-Collision System Unavailable” is displayed.

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PCS (Pre-Collision System)





: If equipped

The pre-collision system uses a radar sensor and front camera
to detect vehicles and pedestrians in front of your vehicle. When
the system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision
with a vehicle or pedestrian is high, a warning operates to urge
the  driver  to  take  evasive  action  and  the  potential  brake  pres-
sure is increased to help the driver avoid the collision. If the sys-
tem  determines  that  the  possibility  of  a  frontal  collision  with  a
vehicle or pedestrian is extremely high, the brakes are automati-
cally  applied  to  help  avoid  the  collision  or  help  reduce  the
impact of the collision.

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



P. 248)

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Pre-collision warning

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

◆

Pre-collision brake assist

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

◆

Pre-collision braking

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

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WARNING

■

Limitations of the pre-collision system

●

The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking
care to observe your surroundings. 
Do not use the pre-collision system instead of normal braking operations
under any circumstances. This system will not prevent collisions or lessen
collision damage or injury in every situation. Do not overly rely on this sys-
tem. Failure to do so may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious
injury.

●

Although this system is designed to help avoid a collision or help reduce
the impact of the collision, its effectiveness may change according to vari-
ous conditions, therefore the system may not always be able to achieve
the same level of performance. 
Read the following conditions carefully. Do not overly rely on this system
and always drive carefully.
• Conditions under which the system may operate even if there is no pos-

sibility of a collision: 



P. 252

• Conditions under which the system may not operate properly: 



P. 254

●

Do not attempt to test the operation of the pre-collision system yourself.
Depending  on  the  objects  used  for  testing  (dummies,  cardboard  objects
imitating  detectable  objects,  etc.),  the  system  may  not  operate  properly,
possibly leading to an accident.

■

Pre-collision braking

●

When  the  pre-collision  braking  function  is  operating,  a  large  amount  of
braking force will be applied.

●

If the vehicle is stopped by the operation of the pre-collision braking func-
tion,  the  pre-collision  braking  function  operation  will  be  canceled  after
approximately 2 seconds. Depress the brake pedal as necessary.

●

The pre-collision braking function may not operate if certain operations are
performed  by  the  driver.  If  the  accelerator  pedal  is  being  depressed
strongly or the steering wheel is being turned, the system may determine
that the driver is taking evasive action and possibly prevent the pre-colli-
sion braking function from operating.

●

In  some  situations,  while  the  pre-collision  braking  function  is  operating,
operation  of  the  function  may  be  canceled  if  the  accelerator  pedal  is
depressed strongly or the steering wheel is turned and the system deter-
mines that the driver is taking evasive action.

●

If the brake pedal is being depressed, the system may determine that the
driver is taking evasive action and possibly delay the operation timing of
the pre-collision braking function.

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WARNING

■

When to disable the pre-collision system

In the following situations, disable the system, as it may not operate prop-
erly, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury:

●

When the vehicle is being towed

●

When your vehicle is towing another vehicle

●

When  transporting  the  vehicle  via  truck,  boat,  train  or  similar  means  of
transportation

●

When the vehicle is raised on a lift with the engine running and the tires
are allowed to rotate freely

●

When inspecting the vehicle using a drum tester such as a chassis dyna-
mometer or speedometer tester, or when using an on vehicle wheel bal-
ancer

●

When a strong impact is applied to the front bumper or front grille, due to
an accident or other reasons

●

If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the vehi-
cle has been in an accident or is malfunctioning

●

When the vehicle is driven in a sporty manner or off-road

●

When the tires are not properly inflated

●

When the tires are very worn

●

When tires of a size other than specified are installed

●

When tire chains are installed

●

When a compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture repair kit is used

●

If equipment (snow plow, etc.) that may obstruct the radar sensor or front
camera is temporarily installed to the vehicle

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Enabling/disabling the pre-collision system

The pre-collision system can be enabled/disabled on 

 

(



P. 563)

of the multi-information display.

The  system  is  automatically  enabled  each  time  the  engine  switch  is
turned  to  the  “ON”  position  (vehicles  without  a  smart  key  system)  or
IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).

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

Changing settings of the pre-collision system

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Changing the pre-collision warning timing

The pre-collision warning timing can be changed on 

 

(



P. 563) 

of

the multi-information display.

The  operation  timing  setting  is  retained  when  the  engine  switch  is
turned off.

Far

The  warning  will  begin  to
operate  earlier  than  with  the
default timing.

Middle

This is the default setting.

Near

The  warning  will  begin  to
operate  later  than  with  the
default timing.

1

2

3

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Operational conditions

The pre-collision system is enabled and the system determines that the pos-
sibility of a frontal collision with a vehicle or pedestrian is high.
Each function is operational at the following speeds:

●

Pre-collision warning:
• Vehicle speed is between approximately 7 and 110 mph (10 and 180 km/h).

(For detecting a pedestrian, vehicle speed is between approximately 7 and
50 mph [10 and 80 km/h].)

• The  relative  speed  between  your  vehicle  and  the  vehicle  or  pedestrian

ahead is approximately 7 mph (10 km/h) or more.

●

Pre-collision brake assist: 
• Vehicle speed is between approximately 20 and 110 mph (30 and 180 km/h).

(For detecting a pedestrian, vehicle speed is between approximately 20 and
50 mph [30 and 80 km/h].)

• The  relative  speed  between  your  vehicle  and  the  vehicle  or  pedestrian

ahead is approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) or more.

●

Pre-collision braking:
• Vehicle speed is between approximately 7 and 110 mph (10 and 180 km/h).

(For detecting a pedestrian, vehicle speed is between approximately 7 and
50 mph [10 and 80 km/h].)

• The  relative  speed  between  your  vehicle  and  the  vehicle  or  pedestrian

ahead is approximately 7 mph (10 km/h) or more.

The system may not operate in the following situations:

●

If a battery terminal has been disconnected and reconnected and then the
vehicle has not been driven for a certain amount of time

●

If the shift lever is in R

●

If  VSC  is  disabled  (only  the  pre-collision  warning  function  will  be  opera-
tional)

●

If the low speed four-wheel drive indicator is illuminated (only the pre-colli-
sion warning function will be operational)

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Pedestrian detection function

■

Cancelation of the pre-collision braking

If either of the following occur while the pre-collision braking function is oper-
ating, it will be canceled:

●

The accelerator pedal is depressed strongly.

●

The steering wheel is turned sharply or abruptly.

The pre-collision system detects pedestri-
ans based on the size, profile, and motion
of  a  detected  object.  However,  a  pedes-
trian  may  not  be  detected  depending  on
the  surrounding  brightness  and  the
motion,  posture,  and  angle  of  the
detected  object,  preventing  the  system
from operating properly. (



P. 254)

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Conditions under which the system may operate even if there is no pos-
sibility of a collision

●

In  some  situations  such  as  the  following,  the  system  may  determine  that
there is a possibility of a frontal collision and operate.
• When passing a vehicle or pedestrian
• When changing lanes while overtaking a preceding vehicle
• When overtaking a preceding vehicle that is changing lanes

• When rapidly closing on a vehicle ahead
• If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered, such as when the road sur-

face is uneven or undulating

• When  approaching  objects  on  the  roadside,  such  as  guardrails,  utility

poles, trees, or walls

• When overtaking a preceding vehicle

that is making a left/right turn

• When passing a vehicle in an oncom-

ing  lane  that  is  stopped  to  make  a
right/left turn

• When driving on a road where relative

location  to  vehicle  ahead  in  an  adja-
cent lane may change, such as on a
winding road

• When  there  is  a  vehicle,  pedestrian,

or  object  by  the  roadside  at  the
entrance of a curve

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• When driving on a narrow path surrounded by a structure, such as in a

tunnel or on an iron bridge

• When there is a metal object (manhole cover, steel plate, etc.), steps, or a

protrusion on the road surface or roadside

• When rapidly closing on an electric toll gate barrier, parking area barrier,

or other barrier that opens and closes

• When using an automatic car wash

• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, etc., from a vehicle ahead
• When driving through steam or smoke

• When 

a 

crossing 

pedestrian

approaches very close to the vehicle

• When passing through a place with a

low structure above the road (low ceil-
ing, traffic sign, etc.)

• When  passing  under  an  object  (bill-

board, etc.) at the top of an uphill road

• When  driving  through  or  under

objects  that  may  contact  the  vehicle,
such as thick grass, tree branches, or
a banner

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• When there are patterns or paint on the road or a wall that may be mis-

taken for a vehicle or pedestrian

• When  driving  near  an  object  that  reflects  radio  waves,  such  as  a  large

truck or guardrail

• When driving near a TV tower, broadcasting station, electric power plant,

or  other  location  where  strong  radio  waves  or  electrical  noise  may  be
present

■

Situations in which the system may not operate properly

●

In some situations such as the following, a vehicle may not be detected by
the  radar  sensor  and  front  camera,  preventing  the  system  from  operating
properly:
• If an oncoming vehicle is approaching your vehicle
• If a vehicle ahead is a motorcycle or bicycle
• When approaching the side or front of a vehicle
• If a preceding vehicle has a small rear end, such as an unloaded truck

• If a vehicle ahead is carrying a load which protrudes past its rear bumper

• If a vehicle ahead is irregularly shaped, such as a tractor or side car
• If the sun or other light is shining directly on a vehicle ahead
• If a vehicle cuts in front of your vehicle or emerges from beside a vehicle
• If a vehicle ahead makes an abrupt maneuver (such as sudden swerving,

acceleration or deceleration)

• When suddenly cutting behind a preceding vehicle

• If a preceding vehicle has a low rear

end, such as a low bed trailer

• If a vehicle ahead has extremely high

ground clearance

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• When  driving  in  inclement  weather  such  as  heavy  rain,  fog,  snow  or  a

sandstorm

• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, etc., from a vehicle ahead
• When driving through steam or smoke
• When driving in a place where the surrounding brightness changes sud-

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

• When a very bright light, such as the sun or the headlights of oncoming

traffic, shines directly into the front camera

• When the surrounding area is dim, such as at dawn or dusk, or while at

night or in a tunnel

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

amount of time

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

right turn

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

• If the wheels are misaligned
• If a wiper blade is blocking the front camera
• The vehicle is wobbling.
• The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds.
• When driving on a hill 
• If the radar sensor or front camera is misaligned

• When  a  vehicle  ahead  is  not  directly

in front of your vehicle

• If the front of  the vehicle  is  raised  or

lowered

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●

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

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

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

worn, improper tire inflation pressure, etc.)

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

face

●

Some pedestrians such as the following may not be detected by the radar
sensor and front camera, preventing the system from operating properly:
• Pedestrians shorter than approximately 3.2 ft. (1 m) or taller than approx-

imately 6.5 ft. (2 m)

• Pedestrians wearing oversized clothing (a rain coat, long skirt, etc.), mak-

ing their silhouette obscure

• Pedestrians who are carrying large baggage, holding an umbrella, etc.,

hiding part of their body

• Pedestrians who are bending forward or squatting
• Pedestrians who are pushing a stroller, wheelchair, bicycle or other vehi-

cle

• Groups of pedestrians which are close together
• Pedestrians who are wearing white and look extremely bright
• Pedestrians in the dark, such as at night or while in a tunnel
• Pedestrians  whose  clothing  appears  to  be  nearly  the  same  color  or

brightness as their surroundings

• Pedestrians near walls, fences, guardrails, or large objects
• Pedestrians who are on a metal object (manhole cover, steel plate, etc.)

on the road

• Pedestrians who are walking fast
• Pedestrians who are changing speed abruptly
• Pedestrians running out from behind a vehicle or a large object
• Pedestrians who are extremely close to the side of the vehicle (outside

rear view mirror, etc.)

■

If VSC is disabled

●

If VSC is disabled (



P. 318, 319), the pre-collision brake assist and pre-col-

lision braking functions are also disabled.

●

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

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LDA (Lane Departure Alert)



When driving on roads with white (yellow) lines, this function alerts the
driver when the vehicle might depart from its lane.
The  LDA  system  recognizes  visi-
ble  white  (yellow)  lines  with  the
front camera on the upper portion
of the windshield.

◆

Lane departure alert function

When  the  system  determines
that  the  vehicle  might  depart
from  its  lane,  a  warning  is  dis-
played  on  the  multi-information
display and the warning buzzer
sounds to alert the driver.

When  the  warning  buzzer
sounds,  check  the  surrounding
road  situation  and  carefully
operate  the  steering  wheel  to
move  the  vehicle  back  to  the
center of the lane.



: If equipped

Summary of functions

Functions included in LDA system

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Vehicle sway warning

When the vehicle is swaying or
appears as if it may depart from
its  lane  multiple  times,  the
warning  buzzer  sounds  and  a
message  is  displayed  on  the
multi-information display to alert
the driver.

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■

Before using LDA system

Do not rely solely upon the LDA system. The LDA system does not auto-
matically drive the vehicle or reduce the amount of attention that must be
paid to the area in front of the vehicle. The driver must always assume full
responsibility for driving safely by always paying careful attention to the sur-
rounding conditions and operating the steering wheel to correct the path of
the vehicle. Also, the driver must take adequate breaks when fatigued, such
as from driving for a long period of time.
Failure to perform appropriate driving operations and pay careful attention
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

■

To avoid operating LDA system by mistake

When not using the LDA system, use the LDA switch to turn the system off.

■

Situations unsuitable for LDA system

Do not use the LDA system in the following situations.
The system may not operate properly and lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.

●

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

●

Objects  or  patterns  that  could  be  mistaken  for  white  (yellow)  lines  are
present on the side of the road (guardrails, curbs, reflective poles, etc.).

●

Vehicle is driven on a snow-covered road.

●

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

●

Asphalt  repair  marks,  white  (yellow)  line  marks,  etc.,  are  present  due  to
road repair.

●

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

●

Vehicle is driven in a construction zone.

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Press  the  LDA  switch  to  turn  the
LDA system on.

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

WARNING

■

Preventing  LDA  system  malfunctions  and  operations  performed  by
mistake

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

If your windshield needs repairs, contact your Toyota dealer.

Turning LDA system on

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LDA indicator

The  illumination  condition  of  the
indicator  informs  the  driver  of  the
system operation status.
Illuminated in green:
LDA system is operating.
Flashing in yellow: 
Lane  departure  alert  function  is
operating.

Lane  departure  alert  function
display

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

Indications on multi-information display

1

2



Inside  of  displayed  white  lines
is white



Inside of displayed white lines
is black

Indicates that the system is recog-
nizing  white  (yellow)  lines.  When
the  vehicle  departs  from  its  lane,
the  white  line  displayed  on  the
side  the  vehicle  departs  from
flashes orange.

Indicates  that  the  system  is  not
able  to  recognize  white  (yellow)
lines or is temporarily canceled.

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Operation conditions of each function

●

Lane departure alert function
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met.
• LDA is turned on.
• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) or more.
• System recognizes white (yellow) lines.
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.
• Turn signal lever is not operated.
• Vehicle is driven on a straight road or around a gentle curve with a radius

of more than approximately 492 ft. (150 m).

• No system malfunctions are detected. (



P. 476)

●

Vehicle sway warning function
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met.

• Setting for “

 warning” in 

 screen of the multi-information display is

set to on. (



P. 105)

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



P. 476)

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Temporary cancellation of functions

When the operation conditions are no longer met, a function may be tempo-
rarily canceled. However, when the operation conditions are met again, oper-
ation of the function is automatically restored. (



P. 262)

■

Lane departure alert function

The warning buzzer may be difficult to hear due to external noise, audio play-
back, etc.

■

Vehicle sway warning function

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

■

White (yellow) lines are only on one side of road

The  LDA  system  will  not  operate  for  the  side  on  which  white  (yellow)  lines
could not be recognized.

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

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Conditions in which functions may not operate properly

In  the  following  situations,  the  front  camera  may  not  detect  white  (yellow)
lines and various functions may not operate normally.

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

The vehicle is driven where the road diverges, merges, etc.

●

The vehicle is driven on a slope.

●

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

●

The vehicle is driven on an unpaved or rough road.

●

The vehicle is driven around a sharp curve.

●

The traffic lane is excessively narrow or wide.

●

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

●

The distance to the preceding vehicle is extremely short.

●

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

●

The headlight lenses are dirty and emit a faint amount of light at night, or the
beam axis has deviated.

●

The vehicle has just changed lanes or crossed an intersection.

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■

Warning message

Warning messages are used to indicate a system malfunction or to inform the
driver of the need for caution while driving. (



P. 476)

■

Customization

The following settings can be changed.

For how to change settings, refer to P. 564.

Function

Setting details

Lane departure alert function

Adjust alert sensitivity

Vehicle sway warning

Turn function on and off

Adjust alert sensitivity

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Dynamic radar cruise control



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

●

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode (



P. 268)

●

Constant speed control mode (



P. 274)

Vehicle-to-vehicle 

distance

switch
Display
Indicators
Set speed
Cruise control switch



: If equipped

Summary of functions

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WARNING

■

Before using dynamic radar cruise control

●

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

●

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



P. 276

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

may not function correctly: 



P. 278

●

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

●

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

●

Switch  the  dynamic  radar  cruise  control  off  using  the  “ON-OFF”  button
when not in use.

■

Cautions regarding the driving assist systems

Observe the following precautions, as there are limitations to the assistance
provided by the system.
Failure to do so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Assisting the driver to measure following distance
The  dynamic  radar  cruise  control  is  only  intended  to  help  the  driver  in
determining the following distance between the driver’s own vehicle and a
designated vehicle traveling ahead. It is not a mechanism that allows care-
less or inattentive driving, and it is not a system that can assist the driver in
low-visibility conditions. It is still necessary for driver to pay close attention
to the vehicle’s surroundings.

●

Assisting the driver to judge proper following distance
The  dynamic  radar  cruise  control  determines  whether  the  following  dis-
tance between the driver’s own vehicle and a designated vehicle traveling
ahead is within a set range. It is not capable of making any other type of
judgement. Therefore,  it  is  absolutely  necessary  for  the  driver  to  remain
vigilant and to determine whether or not there is a possibility of danger in
any given situation.

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WARNING

●

Assisting the driver to operate the vehicle
The dynamic radar cruise control has limited capability to prevent or avoid
a  collision  with a  vehicle  traveling  ahead. Therefore,  if  there  is  ever  any
danger,  the  driver  must  take  immediate  and  direct  control  of  the  vehicle
and act appropriately in order to ensure the safety of all involved.

■

Situations unsuitable for dynamic radar cruise control

Do not use dynamic radar cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in inappropriate speed control and could cause an acci-
dent resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Roads where there are pedestrians, cyclists, etc.

●

In heavy traffic

●

On roads with sharp bends

●

On winding roads

●

On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow

●

On steep downhills, or where there are sudden changes between sharp up
and down gradients 
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.

●

At entrances to freeways and highways

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing

●

When an approach warning buzzer is heard often

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This mode employs a radar sensor to detect the presence of vehicles
up  to  approximately  328  ft.  (100  m)  ahead,  determines  the  current
vehicle-to-vehicle following distance, and operates to maintain a suit-
able following distance from the vehicle ahead.

Note that vehicle-to-vehicle distance will close in when traveling on down-
hill slopes.

Driving in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

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Example of constant speed cruising
When there are no vehicles ahead

The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver. The desired vehicle-to-
vehicle  distance  can  also  be  set  by  operating  the  vehicle-to-vehicle  dis-
tance switch.

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

When a vehicle is detected running ahead of you, the system automatically
decelerates  your  vehicle.  When  a  greater  reduction  in  vehicle  speed  is
necessary, the system applies the brakes (the stop lights will come on at
this time). The system will respond to changes in the speed of the vehicle
ahead in order to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle distance set by the driver.
Approach  warning  warns  you  when  the  system  cannot  decelerate  suffi-
ciently to prevent your vehicle from closing in on the vehicle ahead.

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

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

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Press  the  “ON-OFF”  button  to
activate the cruise control.

Radar  cruise  control  indicator  will
come  on  and  a  message  will  be
displayed  on  the  multi-information
display.
Press  the  button  again  to  deacti-
vate the cruise control.
If  the  “ON-OFF”  button  is  pressed
and held for 1.5 seconds or more,
the  system  turns  on  in  constant
speed control mode. (



P. 274)

Accelerate  or  decelerate,  with
accelerator  pedal  operation,  to
the desired vehicle speed (at or
above  approximately  30  mph
[50  km/h])  and  push  the  lever
down to set the speed.

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

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

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To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set speed
is displayed.

Increases the speed
Decreases the speed

Fine  adjustment:  Momentarily
move  the  lever  in  the  desired
direction.
Large  adjustment:  Hold  the  lever
up or down to change the speed,
and  release  when  the  desired
speed is reached.
In the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the set speed will be
increased or decreased as follows:



For the U.S. mainland, Hawaii

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 km/h)

*

1

 or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*

2

 each time

the lever is operated
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 lever is held



For Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam, Saipan, Samoa and Costa Rica

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 km/h)

*

1

 or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*

2

 each time

the lever is operated
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 lever is held

In the constant speed control mode (



P. 274), 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 lever is operated
Large  adjustment:  The  speed  will  continue  to  change  while  the  lever  is
held.

*

1

: When the set speed is shown in “MPH”

*

2

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

Adjusting the set speed

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