Toyota Venza Hybrid (2021 year). Manual in english - part 5

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Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Saipan 

and Puerto Rico



For vehicles sold in Canada

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Vehicles that can be 
detected by the Blind Spot 
Monitor

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.

WARNING

■

Handling the radar sensor

Blind Spot Monitor sensors are 

installed inside the left and right 

sides of the rear bumper respec-

tively. Observe the following to 

ensure the Blind Spot Monitor can 

function correctly.

●

Keep the sensors and the sur-

rounding areas on the rear 

bumper clean at all times. 

If a sensor or its surrounding 

area on the rear bumper is dirty 

or covered with snow, the Blind 

Spot Monitor may not operate 

and a warning message 

(



P.268) 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.272) satis-

fied for approximately 10 min-

utes. If the warning message 

does not disappear, have the 

vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer.

●

Do not subject a sensor or its 

surrounding area on the rear 

bumper to a strong impact. 

If a sensor is moved even 

slightly off position, the system 

may malfunction and vehicles 

may not be detected correctly.

In the following situations, have 
your vehicle inspected by your 
Toyota dealer.

• A sensor or its surrounding area 

is subject to a strong impact.

• If the surrounding area of a sen-

sor is scratched or dented, or 

part of them has become dis-

connected.

●

Do not disassemble the sensor.

●

Do not attach accessories, 

stickers (including transparent 

stickers), aluminum tape, etc. to 

a sensor or its surrounding area 

on the rear bumper.

●

Do not modify the sensor or sur-

rounding area on the rear 

bumper.

●

If a sensor or the rear bumper 

needs to be removed/installed 

or replaced, contact your 

Toyota dealer.

●

Do not paint the rear bumper 

any color other than an official 

Toyota color.

The Blind Spot Monitor 
function

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

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

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The BSM function detection 
areas

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

The range of each detection area 
is:

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

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 outside rear view mirror 
indicator to illuminate or flash.

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B

A

B

C

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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).

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The BSM function will detect a 

vehicle when

The BSM function will detect a vehi-

cle present in the detection area in 

the following situations:

●

A vehicle in an adjacent lane over-

takes your vehicle.

●

You overtake a vehicle in an adja-

cent lane slowly.

●

Another vehicle enters the detec-

tion area when it changes lanes.

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Conditions under which the 

BSM function will not detect a 

vehicle

The BSM function is not designed to 

detect the following types of vehi-

cles and/or objects:

●

Small motorcycles, bicycles, 
pedestrians, etc.

*

●

Vehicles traveling in the opposite 

direction

●

Guardrails, walls, signs, parked 

vehicles and similar stationary 
objects

*

●

Following vehicles that are in the 
same lane

*

●

Vehicles traveling 2 lanes away 
from your vehicle

*

●

Vehicles which are being over-

taken rapidly by your vehicle

*

: Depending on the conditions, 

detection of a vehicle and/or 
object may occur.

■

Conditions under which the 

BSM function may not function 

correctly

●

The BSM function may not detect 

vehicles correctly in the following 

situations:

• When the sensor is misaligned 

due to a strong impact to the sen-

sor or its surrounding area

• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, 

etc. is covering the sensor or sur-

rounding area on the rear bumper

• When driving on a road surface 

that is wet with standing water 

during bad weather, such as 

heavy rain, snow, or fog

• When multiple vehicles are 

approaching with only a small gap 

between each vehicle

• When the distance between your 

vehicle and a following vehicle is 

short

• When there is a significant differ-

ence in speed between your vehi-

cle and the vehicle that enters the 

detection area

• When the difference in speed 

between your vehicle and another 

vehicle is changing

• When a vehicle enters a detection 

area traveling at about the same 

speed as your vehicle

• As your vehicle starts from a stop, 

a vehicle remains in the detection 

area

• When driving up and down con-

secutive steep inclines, such as 

hills, dips in the road, etc.

• When driving on roads with sharp 

bends, consecutive curves, or 

uneven surfaces

• When vehicle lanes are wide, or 

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when driving on the edge of a 

lane, and the vehicle in an adja-

cent lane is far away from your 

vehicle

• When an accessory (such as a 

bicycle carrier) is installed to the 

rear of the vehicle

• When there is a significant differ-

ence in height between your vehi-

cle and the vehicle that enters the 

detection area

• Immediately after the BSM func-

tion/RCTA function are 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 sen-

sor or its surrounding area

• When the distance between your 

vehicle and a guardrail, wall, etc. 

that enters the detection area is 

short

• When driving up and down con-

secutive steep inclines, such as 

hills, dips in the road, etc.

• When vehicle lanes are narrow, or 

when driving on the edge of a 

lane, and a vehicle traveling in a 

lane other than the adjacent lanes 

enters the detection area

• When driving on roads with sharp 

bends, consecutive curves, or 

uneven surfaces

• When the tires are slipping or 

spinning

• When the distance between your 

vehicle and a following vehicle is 

short

• When an accessory (such as a 

bicycle carrier) is installed to the 

rear of the vehicle

• When the vehicle throws up water 

or snow behind.

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Operation of the RCTA 
function

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

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 navigation system (if 
equipped) or multimedia sys-
tem (if equipped) screen.



When the Toyota parking 
assist monitor (if equipped) is 
displayed

The Rear Cross Traffic 
Alert function

A

B

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When the panoramic view 
monitor (if equipped) is dis-
played

: The RCTA function is malfunc-

tioning (



P.268)

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The RCTA function detec-
tion areas

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

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

Example:

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The RCTA function is opera-

tional when

The RCTA function operates when 

all of the following conditions are 

met:

●

The RCTA function is on.

●

The shift lever is in R.

●

The vehicle speed is less than 

approximately 5 mph (8 km/h).

●

The approaching vehicle speed is 

between approximately 5 mph (8 

km/h) and 18 mph (28 km/h).

■

Setting the buzzer volume

The buzzer volume can be adjusted 

on the multi-information display. 

(



P.100, 111)

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Conditions under which the 

RCTA function will not detect a 

vehicle

The RCTA function is not designed 

to detect the following types of vehi-

cles and/or objects.

●

Vehicles approaching from 

directly behind

●

Vehicles backing up in a parking 

space next to your vehicle

●

Vehicles that the sensors cannot 

detect due to obstructions

Approach-

ing vehicle

Speed

 

Approxi-

mate 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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Guardrails, walls, signs, parked 

vehicles and similar stationary 
objects

*

●

Small motorcycles, bicycles, 
pedestrians, etc.

*

●

Vehicles moving away from your 

vehicle

●

Vehicles approaching from the 

parking spaces next to your vehi-
cle

*

*

: Depending on conditions, detec-

tion of a vehicle and/or object may 
occur.

■

Conditions under which the 

RCTA function may not func-

tion correctly

●

The RCTA function may not 

detect vehicles correctly in the fol-

lowing situations:

• When the sensor is misaligned 

due to a strong impact to the sen-

sor or its surrounding area

• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, 

etc. is covering the sensor or sur-

rounding area on the rear bumper

• When driving on a road surface 

that is wet with standing water 

during bad weather, such as 

heavy rain, snow, or fog

• When multiple vehicles are 

approaching with only a small gap 

between each vehicle

• When a vehicle is approaching at 

high speed

• When parking on a steep incline, 

such as hills, a dip in the road, etc.

• When an accessory (such as a 

bicycle carrier) is installed to the 

rear of the vehicle

• When backing up on a slope with 

a sharp change in grade

• When backing out of a shallow 

angle parking spot

• Immediately after the RCTA func-

tion is turned on

• Immediately after the hybrid sys-

tem is started with the RCTA func-

tion on

• When the sensors cannot detect a 

vehicle due to obstructions

●

Instances of the RCTA function 

unnecessary detecting a vehicle 

and/or object may increase in the 

following situations:

• When a vehicle passes by the 

side of your vehicle

• When the parking space faces a 

street and vehicles are being 

driven on the street

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• When the distance between your 

vehicle and metal objects, such as 

a guardrail, wall, sign, or parked 

vehicle, which may reflect electri-

cal waves toward the rear of the 

vehicle, is short

• When an accessory (such as a 

bicycle carrier) is installed to the 

rear of the vehicle

*

: If equipped

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Location and types of sen-
sors

Front corner sensors

Front center sensors

Rear corner sensors

Rear center sensors

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Display

When the sensors detect an 
object, such as a wall, a graphic 
is shown on the multi-informa-

Intuitive parking 

assist

*

The distance from your 
vehicle to objects, such as a 
wall, when parallel parking 
or maneuvering into a 
garage is measured by the 
sensors and communicated 
via the multi-information 
display, navigation system 
or multimedia system 
screen and a buzzer. Always 
check the surrounding area 
when using this system.

System components

A

B

C

D

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tion display and navigation sys-
tem screen (if equipped) or 
multimedia system screen (if 
equipped) depending on the 
position and distance to the 
object.



Multi-information display

Front corner sensor detection

Front center sensor detec-
tion

*1

Rear corner sensor detec-
tion

*2

Rear center sensor detec-
tion

*2

*1

:Displayed when the shift lever is 

in a driving position

*2

:Displayed when the shift lever is 

in R



Navigation system screen or 
multimedia system screen

• When the shift lever is in R
A simplified image is displayed on 
the upper corner of the screen 
when an obstacle is detected.

• When the panoramic view moni-

tor (if equipped) is displayed

A graphic is shown when the pan-
oramic view monitor is displayed.

The Intuitive parking assist can 
be enabled/disabled on the 

 

screen of the multi-information 
display. (



P.100, 111)

When the intuitive parking assist 
function is disabled, the intuitive 
parking assist OFF indicator 
(



P.85) illuminates on the multi-

information display.

To re-enable the system, select 

 

on the multi-information display, 
select 

 and turn it on.

If the system is disabled, it will 
remain off even if the power switch 
is turned to ON after the power 

A

B

C

D

Turning intuitive parking 
assist on/off

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switch has been turned to OFF.

WARNING

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Intuitive parking assist pre-

cautions

Observe the following precau-

tions. 

Failing to do so may result in the 

vehicle being unable to be driven 

safely and possibly cause an acci-

dent.

●

Do not use the sensor at 

speeds in excess of 6 mph (10 

km/h).

●

The sensors’ detection areas 

and reaction times are limited. 

When moving forward or revers-

ing, check the areas surround-

ing the vehicle (especially the 

sides of the vehicle) for safety, 

and drive slowly, using the 

brake to control the vehicle’s 

speed.

●

Do not install accessories near 

the bumpers as those areas are 

within the sensors’ detection 

areas.

●

The area directly under the 

bumpers is not detected.

Thin posts or objects lower than 

the sensor may not be detected 

when approached, even if they 

have been detected once.

■

When to disable the function

In the following situations, disable 

the function as it may operate 

even though there is no possibility 

of a collision.

●

The vehicle is equipped with a 

commercial fender pole, wire-

less antenna or fog lights.

●

The front or rear bumper or a 

sensor receives a strong 

impact.

●

A non-genuine Toyota suspen-

sion (lowered suspension, etc.) 

is installed.

●

Towing eyelets are installed.

●

A backlit license plate is 

installed.

●

When using an automatic car 

wash

■

When using the intuitive park-

ing assist

In the following situations, the 

system may not function correctly 

due to a sensor malfunction, etc. 

Have the vehicle checked by your 

Toyota dealer.

●

The intuitive parking assist 

operation display flashes or 

shows continuously, and a 

buzzer sounds when no objects 

are detected.

●

If the area around a sensor col-

lides with something, or is sub-

jected to strong impact.

●

If the bumper or grille collides 

with something.

●

If the display flashes or is dis-

played continuously and a 

buzzer does not sound, except 

when the mute function has 

been turned on.

■

Notes when washing the vehi-

cle

Do not apply intensive bursts of 

water or steam to the sensor 

area.
Doing so may result in the sensor 

malfunctioning.

●

When using a high pressure 

washer to wash the vehicle, do 

not spray the sensors directly, 

as doing so may cause a sensor 

to malfunction.

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The system can be operated 

when

●

The power switch is in ON.

●

Intuitive parking assist function is 

on.

●

The vehicle speed is less than 

about 6 mph (10 km/h).

●

The shift lever is in a position 

other than P.

■

If “Clean Parking Assist Sen-

sor” is displayed on the multi-

information display

A sensor may be covered with ice, 

snow, dirt, etc. Remove the ice, 

snow, dirt, etc., from the sensor to 

return the system to normal.
Also, due to ice forming on a sensor 

at low temperatures, a warning 

message may be displayed or the 

sensor may not be able to detect an 

object. Once the ice melts, the sys-

tem will return to normal.
If a warning message is displayed 

even if the sensor is clean, there 

may be a sensor malfunction. Have 

the vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer.

■

If “Parking Assist Unavailable” 

is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

Water may be continuously flowing 

over the sensor surface, such as in 

a heavy rain. When the system 

determines that it is normal, the sys-

tem will return to normal.

■

Sensor detection information

●

The sensor’s detection areas are 

limited to the areas around the 

vehicle’s front and rear bumpers.

●

Depending on the shape of the 

object and other factors, the 

detection distance may shorten, 

or detection may be impossible.

●

Detection may be impossible if 

static objects draw too close to the 

sensor.

●

There will be a short delay 

between static object detection 

and display (warning buzzer 

sounds). Even at low speeds, 

there is a possibility that the object 

will come within 11.9 in. (30 cm) 

before the display is shown and 

the warning buzzer sounds.

●

It might be difficult to hear the 

buzzer due to the volume of the 

audio system or air flow noise of 

the air conditioning system.

●

It may be difficult to hear the 

sound of this system due to the 

buzzers of other systems.

■

Conditions under which the 

function may not function cor-

rectly

Certain vehicle conditions and the 

surrounding environment may affect 

the ability of a sensor to correctly 

detect objects. Particular instances 

where this may occur are listed 

below.

●

There is dirt, snow or ice on a sen-

sor. (Cleaning the sensors will 

resolve this problem.)

●

A sensor is frozen. (Thawing the 

area will resolve this problem.) 

In especially cold weather, if a 

sensor is frozen the sensor dis-

play may be displayed abnor-

mally, or objects, such as a wall, 

may not be detected.

WARNING

●

When using steam to clean the 

vehicle, do not direct steam too 

close to the sensors as doing so 

may cause a sensor to malfunc-

tion.

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A sensor is covered in any way.

●

When a sensor or the area around 

a sensor is extremely hot or cold.

●

On an extremely bumpy road, on 

an incline, on gravel, or on grass.

●

The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy 

due to vehicle horns, motorcycle 

engines, air brakes of large vehi-

cles, or other loud noises produc-

ing ultrasonic waves.

●

There is another vehicle equipped 

with parking assist sensors in the 

vicinity.

●

A sensor is coated with a sheet of 

spray or heavy rain.

●

If a sensor is hit by a large amount 

of water, such as when driving on 

a flooded road.

●

If the vehicle is significantly tilted.

●

The vehicle is approaching a tall 

or curved curb.

●

If objects draw too close to the 

sensor.

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Objects which may not be prop-

erly detected

The shape of the object may pre-

vent the sensor from detecting it. 

Pay particular attention to the fol-

lowing objects:

●

Wires, fences, ropes, etc.

●

Cotton, snow and other materials 

that absorb sound waves

●

Sharply-angled objects

●

Low objects

●

Tall objects with upper sections 

projecting outwards in the direc-

tion of your vehicle

People may not be detected if they 

are wearing certain types of cloth-

ing.

■

Certification (Canada only)

This ISM device complies with 

Canadian ICES-001.

■

Detection range of the sen-
sors

Approximately 3.3 ft. (100 
cm)

Approximately 4.9 ft. (150 
cm)

Approximately 2.0 ft. (60 cm)

The diagram shows the detection 
range of the sensors. Note that the 
sensors cannot detect objects that 
are extremely close to the vehicle.
The range of the sensors may 
change depending on the shape of 
the object, etc.

■

Distance display

When an object is detected by a sensor, the approximate distance to 
the object will be displayed on the multi-information display, naviga-
tion system (if equipped) or multimedia system (if equipped) screen. 
(As the distance to the object becomes short, the distance segments 

Sensor detection display, 
object distance

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C

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may blink.)

The images may differ from that shown in the illustrations.



Approximate distance to object

• Front center sensor: 3.3 ft. (100 cm) to 2.0 ft. (60 cm)
• Rear center sensor: 4.9 ft. (150 cm) to 2.0 ft. (60 cm)



Approximate distance to object: 2.0 ft. (60 cm) to 1.5 ft. (45 cm)



Approximate distance to object: 1.5 ft. (45 cm) to 1.0 ft. (30 cm)



Approximate distance to object: 1.0 ft. (30 cm) to 0.5 ft. (15 cm)

*

: The distance segments will blink slowly.

Multi-information display

Navigation or multimedia system screen

Multi-information display

Navigation or multimedia system screen

Multi-information display

Navigation or multimedia system screen

Multi-information dis-

play

*

Navigation or multimedia system screen

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

Approximate distance to object: Less than 0.5 ft. (15 cm)

*

: The distance segments will blink rapidly.

■

Buzzer operation and dis-
tance to an object

A buzzer sounds when the sen-
sors are operating.



The buzzer beeps faster as 
the vehicle approaches an 
object.
When the vehicle comes 
within approximately 1.0 ft. 
(30 cm) of the object, the 
buzzer sounds continuously.



When 2 or more sensors 
simultaneously detect a static 
object, the buzzer sounds for 
the nearest object.



Even when the sensors are 
operating, the buzzer will be 
muted in some situations. 
(automatic buzzer mute func-
tion)

■

Muting the buzzer sound

●

Automatic buzzer mute function

Even when the sensors are operat-
ing, the buzzer will be muted in the 
following situations:
• The distance between the vehicle 

and the detected object does not 

become shorter (except when the 

distance between the vehicle and 

object is 1.0 ft. [30 cm] or less).

• Your vehicle is moving away from 

the object.

• There are no detectable objects 

entering the path of your vehicle.

However, if another object is 
detected or the situation changes 
while the buzzer is muted, the 
buzzer begins sounding again.

●

To mute the buzzer sound

The buzzer can be temporarily 
muted by pressing 

 of the meter 

control switches while a suggestion 
that says mute is available is shown 
on the multi-information display.

●

When the mute is canceled

Mute will be automatically canceled 
in the following situations.
• When the shift position is changed

• When the vehicle speed has 

reached or exceeded a certain 

speed

• When the Intuitive parking assist 

is turned off once and turned on 

again

• When the power switch is turned 

to OFF once and turned to ON 

again

■

Customization

The buzzer volume can be adjusted 

on the multi-information display. 

(



P.100, 111)

Multi-information dis-

play

*

Navigation or multimedia system screen

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*

: If equipped

■

Parking Support Brake 
function (static objects)



P.287

■

Parking Support Brake 
function (rear-crossing 
vehicles)



P.293

PKSB (Parking Sup-

port Brake)

*

The Parking Support Brake 
system consists of the fol-
lowing functions that oper-
ate when driving at a low 
speed or backing up, such 
as when parking. When the 
system determines that the 
possibility of a collision 
with a detected object is 
high, a warning operates to 
urge the driver to take eva-
sive action. If the system 
determines that the possi-
bility of a collision with a 
detected object is extremely 
high, the brakes are auto-
matically applied to help 
avoid the collision or help 
reduce the impact of the 
collision.

PKSB (Parking Support 
Brake) system

WARNING

■

Limitations of the Parking 

Support Brake system

Do not overly rely on the system, 

as doing so may lead to an acci-

dent.

Always drive while checking the 

safety of the surroundings of the 

vehicle.
Depending on the vehicle and 

road conditions, weather, etc., the 

system may not operate.
The detection capabilities of sen-

sors and radars are limited.

Always drive while checking the 

safety of the surroundings of the 

vehicle.

●

The driver is solely responsible 

for safe driving. Always drive 

carefully, taking care to observe 

your surroundings. The Parking 

Support Brake system is 

designed to provide support to 

lessen the severity of collisions. 

However, it may not operate in 

some situations.

●

The Parking Support Brake sys-

tem is not designed to stop the 

vehicle completely. Addition-

ally, even if the system has 

stopped the vehicle, it is neces-

sary to depress the brake pedal 

immediately as brake control 

will be canceled after approxi-

mately 2 seconds.

●

Do not attempt to test the oper-

ation of the Parking Support 

Brake system yourself such as 

intentionally driving to a vehicle 

or wall.

Depending on the situations, the 
system may not operate properly, 
possibly leading to an accident.

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The Parking Support Brake can 
be enabled/disabled on the 

 

screen of the multi-information 
display. All of the Parking Sup-
port Brake functions (static 
objects and rear-crossing vehi-
cles) are enabled/disabled 
simultaneously. (



P.100, 111)

When the Parking Support Brake is 
disabled, the PKSB OFF indicator 
(



P.85) illuminates on the multi-

information display.

To re-enable the system, select 

 

on the multi-information display, 
select 

 and turn it on.

If the system is disabled, it will 
remain off even if the power switch 
is turned to ON after the power 
switch has been turned to OFF.

If the hybrid system output 
restriction control or brake con-
trol operates, a buzzer will 
sound and a message will be 
displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display and head-up display 
(if equipped), navigation system 
(if equipped) or multimedia sys-
tem (if equipped) screen, to alert 
the driver.

Depending on the situation, hybrid 
system output restriction control will 
operate to either limit acceleration 
or restrict output as much as possi-
ble.



Hybrid system output restric-
tion control is operating 
(acceleration restriction)

Acceleration greater than a certain 
amount is restricted by the system.
Multi-information display: “Object 
Detected Acceleration Reduced”
Head-up display: No warning dis-
played
Navigation system or multimedia 
system screen: No warning dis-
played
PKSB OFF indicator: Not illumi-
nated
Buzzer: Does not sound



Hybrid system output restric-
tion control is operating (out-
put restricted as much as 
possible)

NOTICE

■

If “PKSB Unavailable” is dis-

played on the multi-informa-

tion display and the PKSB 

OFF indicator illuminates

If this message is displayed 

immediately after the power 

switch is changed to ON, operate 

the vehicle carefully, paying atten-

tion to your surroundings. It may 

be necessary to drive the vehicle 

for a certain amount of time 

before the system returns to nor-

mal. (If the system does not return 

to normal after driving for a while, 

clean the sensors and their sur-

rounding area on the bumpers.)

Enabling/Disabling the 
Parking Support Brake

Display and buzzer for 
hybrid system output 
restriction control and 
brake control

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The system has determined that 
stronger-than-normal brake opera-
tion is necessary.
Multi-information display: “BRAKE!”
Head-up display: “BRAKE!”
Navigation system or multimedia 
system screen: “BRAKE!”
PKSB OFF indicator: Not illumi-
nated
Buzzer: Short beep



Brake control is operating

The system determined that emer-
gency braking is necessary.
Multi-information display: “BRAKE!”
Head-up display: “BRAKE!”
Navigation system or multimedia 
system screen: “BRAKE!”
PKSB OFF indicator: Illuminated
Buzzer: Short beep



Vehicle stopped by system 
operation

The vehicle has been stopped by 
brake control operation.
Multi-information display: “Switch to 
Brake” (If the accelerator pedal is 
not depressed, “Brake” will be dis-
played.)
Head-up display: “Switch to Brake” 
(If the accelerator pedal is not 
depressed, “Press Brake Pedal” will 
be displayed.)
Navigation system or multimedia 
system screen: “Press Brake 
Pedal”
PKSB OFF indicator: Illuminated (If 
the accelerator pedal is not 
depressed, the indicator is not illu-
minated.)

Buzzer: Short beep

If the Parking Support Brake 
determines that a collision with a 
detected object is possible, the 
hybrid system output will be 
restricted to restrain any 
increase in the vehicle speed. 
(Hybrid system output restriction 
control: See figure 2.)
Additionally, if the accelerator 
pedal continues to be 
depressed, the brakes will be 
applied automatically to reduce 
the vehicle speed. (Brake con-
trol: See figure 3.)



Figure 1: When the PKSB 
(Parking Support Brake) is not 
operating

Hybrid system output

Braking force

Time



Figure 2: When hybrid system 
output restriction control oper-
ates

System overview

A

B

C

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Hybrid system output

Braking force

Time

Hybrid system output restric-
tion control begins operating 
(System determines that pos-
sibility of collision with 
detected object is high)



Figure 3: When hybrid system 
output restriction control and 
brake control operates

Hybrid system output

Braking force

Time

Hybrid system output restric-
tion control begins operating 
(System determines that pos-
sibility of collision with 
detected object is high)

Brake control begins operat-
ing (System determines that 
possibility of collision with 
detected object is extremely 
high)

■

If the Parking Support Brake 

has operated

If the vehicle is stopped due to oper-

ation of the Parking Support Brake, 

the Parking Support Brake will be 

disabled and the PKSB OFF indica-

tor will illuminate. If the Parking Sup-

port Brake operates unnecessarily, 

brake control can be canceled by 

depressing the brake pedal or wait-

ing for approximately 2 seconds for 

it to automatically be canceled. 

Then, the vehicle can be operated 

by depressing the accelerator pedal.

■

Re-enabling the Parking Sup-

port Brake

To re-enable the Parking Support 

Brake when it is disabled due to 

operation of the Parking Support 

Brake, either enable the system 

again (



P.284), or turn the power 

switch to OFF and then back to ON. 

Additionally, if the object becomes 

no longer in the traveling direction of 

the vehicle or if the traveling direc-

tion of the vehicle changes (such as 

changing from moving forward to 

backing up, or from backing up to 

moving forward), the system will be 

re-enabled automatically.

■

If “PKSB Unavailable” is dis-

played on the multi-information 

display and the PKSB OFF indi-

cator illuminates

●

If “Parking Assist Unavailable 

Clean Parking Assist Sensor” is 

displayed simultaneously, a sen-

sor may be covered with ice, 

snow, dirt, etc. In this case, 

remove the ice, snow, dirt, etc., 

from the sensor to return the sys-

tem to normal. If this message is 

shown even after removing dirt 

A

B

C

D

A

B

C

D

E

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from the sensor, or shown when 

the sensor was not dirty to begin 

with, have the vehicle inspected at 

your Toyota dealer.

●

If “Parking Assist Unavailable” is 

displayed simultaneously, water 

may be continuously flowing over 

the sensor surface, such as in a 

heavy rain. When the system 

determines that it is normal, the 

system will return to normal.

*

: If equipped

This function will operate in situ-
ations such as the following if an 
object is detected in the travel-
ing direction of the vehicle.

Parking Support Brake 

function (static 

objects)

*

If the sensors detect a static 
object, such as a wall, in the 
traveling direction of the 
vehicle and the system 
determines that a collision 
may occur due to the vehi-
cle suddenly moving for-
ward due to an accidental 
accelerator pedal opera-
tion, the vehicle moving the 
unintended direction due to 
the wrong shift position 
being selected, or while 
parking or traveling at low 
speeds, the system will 
operate to lessen the impact 
with the detected static 
object and reduce the 
resulting damage.

Examples of function 
operation

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■

When traveling at a low 
speed and the brake pedal 
is not depressed, or is 
depressed late

■

When the accelerator pedal 
is depressed excessively

■

When the vehicle moves in 
the unintended direction 
due to the wrong shift posi-
tion being selected



P.276

Types of sensors

WARNING

■

To ensure the Parking Sup-

port Brake can operate prop-

erly

Observe the following precautions 

regarding the sensors (



P.276). 

Failure to do so may cause a sen-

sor to not operate properly, and 

may cause an accident.

●

Do not modify, disassemble or 

paint the sensors.

●

Do not replace a sensor with a 

part other than a genuine part.

●

Do not subject a sensor or its 

surrounding area to a strong 

impact.

●

Do not damage the sensors, 

and always keep them clean.

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The Parking Support Brake 

function (static object) will 

operate when

The function will operate when the 

PKSB OFF indicator is not illumi-

nated (



P.83, 85) and all of the fol-

lowing conditions are met:

●

Hybrid system output restriction 

control

• The Parking Support Brake is 

enabled.

• The vehicle speed is approxi-

WARNING

●

If the area around a radar sen-

sor is subjected to an impact, 

the system may not operate 

properly due to a sensor mal-

function. Have the vehicle 

inspected by your Toyota 

dealer.

■

Handling the suspension

Do not modify the suspension, as 

changes to the height or inclina-

tion of the vehicle may prevent 

the sensors from detecting 

objects correctly or cause the sys-

tem to not operate or operate 

unnecessarily.

■

If the Parking Support Brake 

function (static objects) oper-

ates unnecessarily, such as 

at a railroad crossing

In the event that the Parking Sup-

port Brake function (static objects) 

operates unnecessarily, such as 

at a railroad crossing, brake con-

trol will be canceled after approxi-

mately 2 seconds, allowing you to 

proceed forward and leave the 

area, brake control can also be 

canceled by depressing the brake 

pedal. Depressing the accelera-

tor pedal after brake control is 

canceled will allow you to proceed 

forward and leave the area.

■

Notes when washing the vehi-

cle

Do not apply intensive bursts of 

water or steam to the sensor 

area.
Doing so may result in the sensor 

malfunctioning.

●

When using a high pressure 

washer to wash the vehicle, do 

not spray the sensors directly, 

as doing so may cause a sensor 

to malfunction.

●

When using steam to clean the 

vehicle, do not direct steam too 

close to the sensors as doing so 

may cause a sensor to malfunc-

tion.

■

When to disable the Parking 

Support Brake

In the following situations, disable 

the Parking Support Brake as the 

system may operate even though 

there is no possibility of a colli-

sion.

●

When inspecting the vehicle 

using a chassis roller, chassis 

dynamo or free roller

●

When loading the vehicle onto a 

boat, truck or other transport 

vessel

●

If the suspension has been 

modified or tires of a size other 

than specified are installed

●

If the front of the vehicle is 

raised or lowered due to the 

carried load

●

When equipment that may 

obstruct a sensor is installed, 

such as a towing eyelet, bumper 

protector (an additional trim 

strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or 

snow plow

●

When using an automatic car 

wash

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mately 9 mph (15 km/h) or less.

• There is a static object in the trav-

eling direction of the vehicle and 

approximately 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m) 

away.

• The Parking Support Brake deter-

mines that a stronger-than-nor-

mal brake operation is necessary 

to avoid a collision.

●

Brake control

• Hybrid system output restriction 

control is operating

• The Parking Support Brake deter-

mines that an immediate brake 

operation is necessary to avoid a 

collision.

■

The Parking Support Brake 

function (static objects) will 

stop operating when

The function will stop operating if 

any of the following conditions are 

met:

●

Hybrid system output restriction 

control

• The Parking Support Brake is dis-

abled.

• The system determines that the 

collision has become avoidable 

with normal brake operation.

• The static object is no longer 

approximately 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m) 

away from the vehicle or in the 

traveling direction of the vehicle.

●

Brake control

• The Parking Support Brake is dis-

abled.

• Approximately 2 seconds have 

elapsed since the vehicle was 

stopped by brake control.

• The brake pedal is depressed 

after the vehicle is stopped by 

brake control.

• The static object is no longer 

approximately 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m) 

away from the vehicle or in the 

traveling direction of the vehicle.

■

Detection range of the Parking 

Support Brake function (static 

objects)

The detection range of the Parking 

Support Brake function (static 

objects) differs from the detection 

range of the intuitive parking assist 

(



P.280). Therefore, even if the 

intuitive parking assist detects an 

object and provides a warning, the 

Parking Support Brake function 

(static objects) may not start operat-

ing.

■

Objects that the Parking Sup-

port Brake function (static 

objects) may not detect

The sensors may not be able to 

detect certain objects, such as the 

following:

●

Pedestrian

●

Cotton, snow, and other materials 

that are poor reflectors of sonic 

waves

●

Objects which are not perpendicu-

lar to the ground, are not perpen-

dicular to the traveling direction of 

the vehicle, are uneven or are 

waving

●

Low objects

●

Thin objects such as wires, 

fences, ropes and signposts

●

Objects that are extremely close 

to the bumper

●

Sharply-angled objects

●

Tall objects with upper sections 

projecting outwards in the direc-

tion of your vehicle

■

Situations in which the Parking 

Support Brake function (static 

objects) may not operate

When the shift lever is in N

■

Intuitive parking assist buzzer

Regardless of whether the intuitive 

parking assist is enabled or not 

(



P.277), if the Parking Support 

Brake function (static objects) is 

enabled (



P.284), the front or rear 

sensors detect an object and brake 

control and hybrid system output 

restriction control are performed, the 

intuitive parking assist buzzer will 

sound to notify the driver of the 

approximate distance to the object.

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■

Situations in which the Parking 

Support Brake function (static 

objects) may operate even if 

there is no possibility of a colli-

sion

In some situations, such as the fol-

lowing, the Parking Support Brake 

function (static objects) may operate 

even though there is no possibility of 

a collision.

●

Vehicle surroundings

• When driving on a narrow road

• When driving on a gravel road or 

in an area with tall grass

• When driving toward a banner, 

flag, low-hanging branch or boom 

barrier (such as those used at rail-

road crossings, toll gates and 

parking lots)

• When there is a structure on the 

roadside (such as when driving in 

a narrow tunnel, on a narrow 

bridge or on a narrow road)

• When parallel parking

• When there is a rut or hole in the 

surface of the road

• When driving on a metal cover 

(grating), such as those used for 

drainage ditches

• When driving up or down a steep 

slope

• If a sensor is hit by a large amount 

of water, such as when driving on 

a flooded road

• When loaded on ships or trucks

• Moving type automatic car wash

• Lift type parking area or multi-

story parking lot

• Underground parking area

• Structures on the ground (speed 

bumps, cat’s eyes, etc.)

• Differences in height

• When moving straight ahead or 

turning right

• Snow-melting pipes

• Devices for detecting vehicles, 

such as traffic lights, devices for 

detecting traffic congestion, or 

devices for detecting empty 

spaces in parking areas

• Railroad tracks

• H-shaped steel

• When there are vehicles on both 

sides, or there is a vehicle that 

resembles this vehicle

●

Weather

• If a sensor is covered with ice, 

snow, dirt, etc. (when cleared, the 

system will return to normal)

• If heavy rain or water strikes a 

sensor

• When driving in inclement weather 

such as fog, snow or a sandstorm

• Strong wind is blowing

●

Other sonic wave sources

• When vehicle horns, vehicle 

detectors, motorcycle engines, air 

brakes of large vehicles, the clear-

ance sonar of other vehicles or 

other devices which produce ultra-

sonic waves are near the vehicle

• If a sticker or an electronic compo-

nent, such as a backlit license 

plate (especially fluorescent type), 

fog lights, fender pole or wireless 

antenna is installed near a sensor

●

Changes in the vehicle posture

• If the vehicle is significantly tilted

• If the front of the vehicle is raised 

or lowered due to the carried load

• If the orientation of a sensor has 

been changed due to a collision or 

other impact

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Situations in which the Parking 

Support Brake function (static 

objects) may not operate prop-

erly

In some situations, such as the fol-

lowing, this function may not oper-

ate properly.

●

Weather

• When a sensor or the area around 

a sensor is extremely hot or cold

• When strong winds are blowing

• If a sensor is covered with ice, 

snow, dirt, etc. (when cleared, the 

system will return to normal)

• If heavy rain or water strikes a 

sensor

• When driving in inclement weather 

such as fog, snow or a sandstorm

• A sensor is frozen. (Thawing the 

area will resolve this problem.)

●

Vehicle surroundings

• When an object that cannot be 

detected is between the vehicle 

and a detected object

• If an object such as a vehicle, 

motorcycle, bicycle or pedestrian 

cuts in front of the vehicle or runs 

out from the side of the vehicle

• The vehicle is approaching a tall 

or curved curb.

• On an extremely bumpy road, on 

an incline, on gravel, or on grass.

• The objects draw too close to the 

sensor.

●

Other sonic waves sources

• When vehicle horns, vehicle 

detectors, motorcycle engines, air 

brakes of large vehicles, the clear-

ance sonar of other vehicles or 

other devices which produce ultra-

sonic waves are near the vehicle

• If a sticker or an electronic compo-

nent, such as a backlit license 

plate (especially fluorescent type), 

fog lights, fender pole or wireless 

antenna is installed near a sensor

●

Changes in the vehicle

• If the vehicle is significantly tilted

• If the front of the vehicle is raised 

or lowered due to the carried load

• If the orientation of a sensor has 

been changed due to a collision or 

other impact

• When equipment that may 

obstruct a sensor is installed, such 

as a towing eyelet, bumper pro-

tector (an additional trim strip, 

etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow

• If the suspension has been modi-

fied or tires of a size other than 

specified are installed

• If paint or a sticker is applied to 

the sensor

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*

: If equipped

This function will operate in situ-
ations such as the following if a 
vehicle is detected in the travel-
ing direction of the vehicle.

■

When reversing, a vehicle is 
approaching and the brake 
pedal is not depressed, or 
is depressed late



P.270

■

The Parking Support Brake 

function (rear-crossing vehi-

cles) will operate when

The function will operate when the 

PKSB OFF indicator is not illumi-

nated (



P.83, 85) and all of the fol-

lowing conditions are met:

●

Hybrid system output restriction 

control

• The Parking Support Brake is 

enabled.

Parking Support Brake 

function (rear-crossing 

vehicles)

*

If a rear radar sensor 
detects a vehicle approach-
ing from the right or left at 
the rear of the vehicle and 
the system determines that 
the possibility of a collision 
is high, this function will 
perform brake control to 
reduce the likelihood of an 
impact with the approach-
ing vehicle.

Examples of function 
operation

Types of sensors

WARNING

■

To ensure the Parking Sup-

port Brake (rear-crossing 

vehicles) can operate prop-

erly

Observe the following precautions 

regarding the rear radar sensors 

(



P.270). Failure to do so may 

cause a sensor to not operate 

properly, and may cause an acci-

dent.

●

Do not modify, disassemble or 

paint the sensors.

●

Do not replace a rear radar sen-

sor with a part other than a gen-

uine part.

●

Do not damage the rear radar 

sensors, and always keep the 

radar sensors and their sur-

rounding area on the bumper 

clean.

●

If the area around a rear radar 

sensor is subjected to an 

impact, the system may not 

operate properly due to a sen-

sor malfunction. Have the vehi-

cle inspected by your Toyota 

dealer.

●

Observe the rear radar sensor 

handling precautions. (



P.270)

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• The vehicle speed is approxi-

mately 9 mph (15 km/h) or less.

• Vehicles are approaching from the 

right or left at the rear of the vehi-

cle at a traveling speed of less 

than approximately 5 mph (8 

km/h)

• The shift lever is in R.

• The Parking Support Brake deter-

mines that a stronger than normal 

brake operation is necessary to 

avoid a collision with an approach-

ing vehicle.

●

Brake control

• Hybrid system output restriction 

control is operating

• The Parking Support Brake deter-

mines that an emergency brake 

operation is necessary to avoid a 

collision with an approaching vehi-

cle.

■

The Parking Support Brake 

function (rear-crossing vehi-

cles) will stop operating when

The function will stop operating if 

any of the following conditions are 

met:

●

Hybrid system output restriction 

control

• The Parking Support Brake is dis-

abled.

• The collision becomes avoidable 

with normal brake operation.

• A vehicle is no longer approaching 

from the right or left at the rear of 

the vehicle.

●

Brake control

• The Parking Support Brake is dis-

abled.

• Approximately 2 seconds have 

elapsed since the vehicle was 

stopped by brake control.

• The brake pedal is depressed 

after the vehicle is stopped by 

brake control.

• A vehicle is no longer approaching 

from the right or left at the rear of 

the vehicle.

■

Detection area of the Parking 

Support Brake function (rear-

crossing vehicles)

The detection area of the Parking 

Support Brake function (rear-cross-

ing vehicles) differs from the detec-

tion area of the RCTA function 

(



P.274). Therefore, even if the 

RCTA function detects a vehicle 

and provides an alert, the Parking 

Support Brake function (rear-cross-

ing vehicles) may not start operat-

ing.

■

Conditions under which the 

Parking Support Brake func-

tion (rear-crossing vehicles) 

will not detect a vehicle

The Parking Support Brake function 

(rear-crossing vehicles) 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

●

Vehicles that the sensors cannot 

detect due to obstructions

●

Vehicles which suddenly acceler-

ate or decelerate near your vehi-

cle

●

Guardrails, walls, signs, parked 

vehicles and similar stationary 
objects

*

●

Small motorcycles, bicycles, 
pedestrians, etc.

*

●

Vehicles moving away from your 

vehicle

●

Vehicles approaching from the 

parking spaces next to your vehi-

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*

●

Objects which are extremely close 
to a radar sensor

*

●

Vehicles which are approaching 

from the right or left at the rear of 

the vehicle at a traveling speed of 

less than approximately 5 mph (8 

km/h)

●

Vehicles which are approaching 

from the right or left at the rear of 

the vehicle at a traveling speed of 

more than approximately 15 mph 

(24 km/h)

*

: Depending on the conditions, 

detection of a vehicle and/or 
object may occur.

■

Situations in which the system 

may operate even though there 

is no possibility of a collision

In some situations such as the fol-

lowing, the Parking Support Brake 

function (rear-crossing vehicles) 

may operate even though there is 

no possibility of a collision.

●

When the parking space faces a 

street and vehicles are being 

driven on the street

●

When a detected vehicle turns 

while approaching the vehicle

●

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 electri-

cal waves toward the rear of the 

vehicle, is short

●

When there are spinning objects 

near your vehicle such as the fan 

of an air conditioning unit

●

When water is splashed or 

sprayed toward the rear bumper, 

such as from a sprinkler

■

Situations in which the Parking 

Support Brake function (rear-

crossing vehicles) may not 

operate properly

In some situations, such as the fol-

lowing, the radar sensors may not 

detect an object and this function 

may not operate properly

●

Stationary objects

●

When a sensor or the area around 

a sensor is extremely hot or cold

●

If the rear bumper is covered with 

ice, snow, dirt, etc.

●

When it is raining heavily or water 

strikes the vehicle

●

When the detection area of a 

radar sensor is obstructed by an 

adjacent vehicle

●

If the vehicle is significantly tilted

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When equipment that may 

obstruct a sensor is installed, such 

as a towing eyelet, bumper pro-

tector (an additional trim strip, 

etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow

●

If the suspension has been modi-

fied or tires of a size other than 

specified are installed

●

If the front of the vehicle is raised 

or lowered due to the carried load

●

If a sticker or an electronic compo-

nent, such as a backlit license 

plate (especially fluorescent type), 

fog lights, fender pole or wireless 

antenna is installed near a radar 

sensor

●

If the orientation of a radar sensor 

has been changed

●

When multiple vehicles are 

approaching with only a small gap 

between each vehicle

●

If a vehicle is approaching the rear 

of your vehicle rapidly

●

Situations in which the radar sen-

sor may not detect a vehicle

• When a vehicle approaches from 

the right or left at the rear of the 

vehicle while you are turning while 

backing up

• When turning while backing up

• When backing out of a shallow 

angle parking spot

• When backing up on a slope with 

a sharp change in grade

• When a vehicle turns into the 

detection area

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Multi-information display

Driving mode select switch

Operate the driving mode select 
switch forward or backward to 
select the desired driving mode on 
the multi-information display.

1

Normal mode

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

2

Sport mode

Controls the hybrid system to pro-
vide quick, powerful acceleration. 
This mode also changes the steer-
ing feel, making it suitable for when 
agile driving response is desired, 
such as when driving on roads with 

many curves.
When Sport mode is selected, 
Sport mode indicator comes on.

3

Eco drive mode

Helps the driver accelerate in an 
eco-friendly manner and improve 
fuel economy through moderate 
throttle characteristics and by con-
trolling the operation of the air con-
ditioning system (heating/cooling).
When Eco drive mode is selected, 
Eco drive mode indicator comes 
on.

■

When changing to a driving 

mode other than normal mode 

(vehicles with 7-inch display)

The background color of the multi-

information display changes accord-

ing to the selected driving mode.

■

Operation of the air condition-

ing system in Eco drive mode

Eco drive mode controls the heat-

ing/cooling operations and fan 

speed of the air conditioning system 

to enhance fuel efficiency. To 

improve air conditioning perfor-

mance, perform the following opera-

tions:

●

Turn off air conditioning eco mode 

(



P.315, 323)

●

Adjust the fan speed (



P.315, 

322)

●

Turn off Eco drive mode

■

Automatic deactivation of a 

driving mode

●

Sport mode is automatically deac-

tivated and the driving mode 

returns to normal mode when the 

power switch is turned to OFF.

●

Normal mode and Eco drive mode 

are not deactivated until another 

driving mode is selected. (Even if 

the power switch is turned to OFF, 

normal mode and Eco drive mode 

will not be automatically deacti-

Driving mode select 

switch

The driving modes can be 
selected to suit the driving 
and usage conditions.

Selecting a driving mode

A

B

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ECB (Electronically Con-
trolled Brake System)

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

■

ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys-
tem)

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

■

Brake assist

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

Driving assist systems

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

Summary of the driving 
assist systems

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VSC (Vehicle Stability Con-
trol)

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

■

Enhanced VSC (Enhanced 
Vehicle Stability Control)

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

■

TRAC (Traction Control)

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

■

Active Cornering Assist 
(ACA)

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

■

Hill-start assist control

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

■

EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing)

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

wheel

■

E-Four (Electronic On-
Demand AWD system)

Automatically switches from 
front wheel drive to all-wheel 
drive (AWD) according to the 
driving conditions, helping to 
ensure reliable handling and 
stability. Examples of condi-
tions where the system will 
switch to AWD are when corner-
ing, going uphill, starting off or 
accelerating, and when the road 
surface is slippery due to snow, 
rain, etc.

■

The Secondary Collision 
Brake

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

■

When the TRAC/VSC/ABS sys-

tems are operating

The slip indicator light will flash 

while the TRAC/VSC/ABS systems 

are operating.

■

Disabling the TRAC system

If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt 

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or snow, the TRAC system may 

reduce power from the hybrid sys-

tem to the wheels.

Pressing 

 to turn the system off 

may make it easier for you to rock 

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

.

“Traction Control Turned OFF” will 

be shown on the multi-information 

display.

Press 

 again to turn the system 

back on.

■

Turning off both TRAC and VSC 

systems

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

 for more than 

3 seconds while the vehicle is 

stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will 

come on and the “Traction Control 

Turned OFF” will be shown on the 
multi-information display.

*

Press 

 again to turn the systems 

back on.

*

: PCS will also be disabled (only 

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



P.242)

■

When the message is dis-

played on the multi-information 

display showing that TRAC has 
been disabled even if 

 has 

not been pressed

TRAC is temporary deactivated. If 

the information continues to show, 

contact your Toyota dealer.

■

Operating conditions of hill-

start assist control

When the following four conditions 

are met, the hill-start assist control 

will operate:

●

The shift lever is in a position 

other than P or N (when starting 

off forward/backward on an 

upward incline).

●

The vehicle is stopped.

●

The accelerator pedal is not 

depressed.

●

The parking brake is not engaged.

■

Automatic system cancelation 

of hill-start assist control

The hill-start assist control will turn 

off in any of the following situations:

●

The shift lever is shifted to P or N.

●

The accelerator pedal is 

depressed.

●

The parking brake is engaged.

●

2 seconds at maximum elapsed 

after the brake pedal is released.

■

Sounds and vibrations caused 

by the ABS, brake assist, VSC, 

TRAC and hill-start assist con-

trol systems

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 also 

after the vehicle comes to a stop.

■

ECB operating sound

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in the following cases, but it does 

not indicate that a malfunction has 

occurred.

●

Operating sound heard from the 

engine compartment when the 

brake pedal is depressed repeat-

edly, when the hybrid system is 

started or just after the vehicle 

begins to move.

●

Operating sound heard from the 

engine compartment when the 

brake pedal is operated.

●

Motor sound of the brake system 

heard from the front part of the 

vehicle when the driver’s door is 

opened.

●

Operating sound heard from the 

engine compartment when one or 

two minutes passed after the stop 

of the hybrid system.

■

Active Cornering Assist opera-

tion sounds and vibrations

When the Active Cornering Assist is 

operated, operation sounds and 

vibrations may be generated from 

the brake system, but this is not a 

malfunction.

■

EPS operation sound

When the steering wheel is oper-

ated, a motor sound (whirring 

sound) may be heard. This does not 

indicate a malfunction.

■

Automatic reactivation of TRAC 

and VSC systems

After turning the TRAC and VSC 

systems off, the systems will be 

automatically re-enabled in the fol-

lowing situations:

●

When the power switch is turned 

off.

●

If only the TRAC system is turned 

off, the TRAC will turn on when 

vehicle speed increases.

If both the TRAC and VSC sys-

tems are turned off, automatic re-

enabling will not occur when vehi-

cle speed increases.

■

Operating conditions of Active 

Cornering Assist

The system operates when the fol-

lowing occurs.

●

TRAC/VSC can operate

●

The driver is attempting to accel-

erate while turning

●

The system detects that the vehi-

cle is drifting to the outer side

●

The brake pedal is released

■

Reduced effectiveness of the 

EPS system

The effectiveness of the EPS sys-

tem is reduced to prevent the sys-

tem from overheating when there is 

frequent steering input over an 

extended period of time. The steer-

ing wheel may feel heavy as a 

result. Should this occur, refrain 

from excessive steering input or 

stop the vehicle and turn the hybrid 

system off. The EPS system should 

return to normal within 10 minutes.

■

Secondary Collision Brake 

operating conditions

The system operates when the SRS 

airbag sensor detects a collision 

while the vehicle is in motion. How-

ever, the system does not operate in 

any of the following situations.

●

The vehicle speed is below 6 mph 

(10 km/h)

●

Components are damaged

■

Secondary Collision Brake 

automatic cancellation

The system is automatically can-

celed in any of the following situa-

tions.

●

The vehicle speed drops below 

approximately 6 mph (10 km/h)

●

A certain amount of time elapses 

during operation

●

The accelerator pedal is 

depressed a large amount

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If a message about AWD is shown on the multi-information display

Perform the following actions.

Message

Details/Actions

“AWD System Over-

heated 

Switching to 2WD 

Mode”

AWD system is overheating.



Stop the vehicle in a safe place and let the 
engine idle.

Once the display message on the multi-informa-
tion display turns off, there is no problem continu-
ing to drive.
If the message does not disappear, have your 
vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately.

“AWD System Over-

heated 

2WD Mode Engaged”

The vehicle switched from all-wheel drive (AWD) 
to front wheel drive due to overheating.



Stop the vehicle in a safe place and let the 
engine idle.

Once the display message on the multi-informa-
tion display turns off, the AWD system returns to 
normal.
If the message does not disappear, have your 
vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately.

“AWD System Malfunc-

tion 

2WD Mode Engaged 

Visit Your Dealer”

A malfunction occurred in the AWD system.



Have your vehicle checked by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

WARNING

■

The ABS does not operate 

effectively when

●

The limits of tire gripping perfor-

mance have been exceeded 

(such as excessively worn tires 

on a snow covered road).

●

The vehicle hydroplanes while 

driving at high speed on wet or 

slick roads.

■

Stopping distance when the 

ABS is operating may exceed 

that of normal conditions

The ABS is not designed to 

shorten the vehicle’s stopping dis-

tance. Always maintain a safe dis-

tance from the vehicle in front of 

you, especially in the following sit-

uations:

●

When driving on dirt, gravel or 

snow-covered roads

●

When driving with tire chains

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WARNING

●

When driving over bumps in the 

road

●

When driving over roads with 

potholes or uneven surfaces

■

TRAC/VSC may not operate 

effectively when

Directional control and power may 

not be achievable while driving on 

slippery road surfaces, even if the 

TRAC/VSC system is operating.

Drive the vehicle carefully in con-

ditions where stability and power 

may be lost.

■

Active Cornering Assist does 

not operate effectively when

●

Do not overly rely on Active 

Cornering Assist. Active Corner-

ing Assist may not operate 

effectively when accelerating 

down slopes or driving on slip-

pery road surfaces.

●

When Active Cornering Assist 

frequently operates, Active Cor-

nering Assist may temporarily 

stop operating to ensure proper 

operation of the brakes, TRAC 

and VSC.

■

Hill-start assist control does 

not operate effectively when

●

Do not overly rely on hill-start 

assist control. Hill-start assist 

control may not operate effec-

tively on steep inclines and 

roads covered with ice.

●

Unlike the parking brake, hill-

start assist control is not 

intended to hold the vehicle sta-

tionary for an extended period 

of time. Do not attempt to use 

hill-start assist control to hold 

the vehicle on an incline, as 

doing so may lead to an acci-

dent.

■

When the TRAC/ABS/VSC is 

activated

The slip indicator light flashes. 

Always drive carefully. Reckless 

driving may cause an accident. 

Exercise particular care when the 

indicator light flashes.

■

When the TRAC/VSC systems 

are turned off

Be especially careful and drive at 

a speed appropriate to the road 

conditions. As these are the sys-

tems to help ensure vehicle stabil-

ity and driving force, do not turn 

the TRAC/VSC systems off 

unless necessary.

■

Replacing tires

Make sure that all tires are of the 

specified size, brand, tread pat-

tern and total load capacity. In 

addition, make sure that the tires 

are inflated to the recommended 

tire inflation pressure level.

The ABS, TRAC and VSC sys-

tems will not function correctly if 

different tires are installed on the 

vehicle.

Contact your Toyota dealer for 

further information when replacing 

tires or wheels.

■

Handling of tires and the sus-

pension

Using tires with any kind of prob-

lem or modifying the suspension 

will affect the driving assist sys-

tems, and may cause a system to 

malfunction.

■

Secondary Collision Brake

Do not rely solely upon the Sec-

ondary Collision Brake. This sys-

tem is designed to help reduce 

the possibility of further damage 

due to a secondary collision, how-

ever, that effect changes accord-

ing to various conditions. Overly 

relying on the system may result 

in death or serious injury.

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4-6.Driving tips

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



P.297)

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



P.88, 92)

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

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



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



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

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

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

Hybrid vehicle driving 

tips

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

Using Eco drive mode

Use of Hybrid System 
Indicator

Shift lever operation

Accelerator pedal/brake 
pedal operation

When braking

Delays

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

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

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

avoiding overuse of the heater.

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

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

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

Highway driving

Air conditioning

Checking tire inflation 
pressure

Luggage

Warming up before driv-
ing

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

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

• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid



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



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

*

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

*

: Tire chains cannot be mounted 

on vehicles with 225/55R19 tires.

Winter driving tips

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

Preparation for winter

WARNING

■

Driving with snow tires

Observe the following precautions 

to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in a 

loss of vehicle control and cause 

death or serious injury.

●

Use tires of the 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 

(except 225/55R19 tires)

Observe the following precautions 

to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in the 

vehicle being unable to be driven 

safely, and may cause death or 

serious injury.

●

Do not drive in excess of the 

speed limit specified for the tire 

chains being used, or 30 mph 

(50 km/h), whichever is lower.

●

Avoid driving on bumpy road 

surfaces or over potholes.

●

Avoid sudden acceleration, 

abrupt steering, sudden brak-

ing and shifting operations that 

cause sudden engine braking.

●

Slow down sufficiently before 

entering a curve to ensure that 

vehicle control is maintained.

●

Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing 

Assist) system.

NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing snow 

tires

Request repairs or replacement of 

snow tires from your Toyota 

dealer or legitimate tire retailers.

This is because the removal and 

attachment of snow tires affects 

the operation of the tire pressure 

warning valves and transmitters.

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Perform the following according 
to the driving conditions:



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



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



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



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

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



Park the vehicle and move 
the shift lever to P without set-

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

When the parking brake is in auto-
matic mode, release the parking 
brake after shifting the shift lever to 
P. (



P.208)



If the vehicle is left parked 
with the brakes damp in cold 
temperatures, there is a pos-
sibility of the brakes freezing.



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

*

.

*

: The shift lever will be locked if it is 

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

Before driving the vehicle

When driving the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

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

Vehicles without 225/55R19 
tires

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

Side chain:

0.12 in. (3 mm) in diameter

0.39 in. (10 mm) in width

1.18 in. (30 mm) in length

Cross chain:

0.16 in. (4 mm) in diameter

0.55 in. (14 mm) in width

0.98 in. (25 mm) in length



Vehicles with 225/55R19 tires

Tire chains cannot be mounted. 
Snow tires should be used 
instead.

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

■

Tire chain installation

Observe the following precautions 

when installing and removing 

chains:

●

Install and remove tire chains in a 

safe location.

●

Install tire chains on the front tires 

only. Do not install tire chains on 

the rear tires.

●

Install tire chains on front tires as 

tightly as possible. Retighten 

chains after driving 1/4 - 1/2 mile 

(0.5 - 1.0 km).

●

Install tire chains following the 

instructions provided with the tire 

chains.

WARNING

■

When parking the vehicle

When parking the vehicle without 

applying the parking brake, make 

sure to chock the wheels. If you 

do not chock the wheels, the vehi-

cle may move unexpectedly, pos-

sibly resulting in an accident.

Selecting tire chains

A

B

C

D

E

F

Regulations on the use of 
tire chains (except 
225/55R19 tires)

NOTICE

■

Fitting tire chains

The tire pressure warning valves 

and transmitters may not function 

correctly when tire chains are fit-

ted.

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

Specific design characteris-
tics give it a higher center of 
gravity than ordinary passen-
ger cars. This vehicle design 
feature causes this type of 
vehicle to be more likely to 
rollover. Utility vehicles have 
a significantly higher rollover 
rate than other types of vehi-
cles.



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



It is not designed for corner-
ing at the same speeds as 
ordinary passenger cars any 
more than low-slung sports 
cars designed to perform sat-
isfactorily under off-road con-
ditions. Therefore, sharp turns 
at excessive speeds may 
cause rollover.

Your vehicle is not designed to 

Utility vehicle precau-

tions

This vehicle belongs to the 
utility vehicle class, which 
has higher ground clear-
ance and narrower tread in 
relation to the height of its 
center of gravity.

Utility vehicle feature

WARNING

■

Utility vehicle precautions

Always observe the following pre-

cautions to minimize the risk of 

death or serious injury or damage 

to your vehicle:

●

In a rollover crash, an unbelted 

person is significantly more 

likely to die than a person wear-

ing 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 caus-

ing death or serious injury.

●

Loading cargo on the roof lug-

gage carrier (if equipped) will 

make the center of the vehicle 

gravity higher. Avoid high 

speeds, sudden starts, sharp 

turns, sudden braking or abrupt 

maneuvers, otherwise it may 

result in loss of control or vehi-

cle rollover due to failure to 

operate this vehicle correctly.

●

Always slow down in gusty 

crosswinds. Because of its pro-

file and higher center of gravity, 

your vehicle is more sensitive to 

side winds than an ordinary 

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 side-

ways much more easily than 

forward or backward.

Off-road driving

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be driven off-road. However, in 
the event that off-road driving 
cannot be avoided, please 
observe the following precau-
tions to help avoid the areas 
prohibited to vehicles.



Drive your vehicle only in 
areas where off-road vehicles 
are permitted 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 techniques 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 per-
taining to driving your vehicle off-
road, consult the following organiza-
tions.

• State and Local Parks and Recre-

ation Departments

• State Motor Vehicle Bureau

• Recreational Vehicle Clubs

• U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of 

Land Management

WARNING

■

Off-road driving precautions

Always observe the following pre-

cautions to minimize the risk of 

death, serious 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 especially 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.

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WARNING

●

When driving off-road or in rug-

ged 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.

NOTICE

■

To prevent water damage

Take all necessary safety mea-

sures to ensure that water dam-

age to the hybrid battery (traction 

battery), hybrid system or other 

components does not occur.

●

Water entering the engine com-

partment may cause severe 

damage to the hybrid system. 

Water entering the interior may 

cause the hybrid battery (trac-

tion battery) stowed under the 

rear seats to short circuit.

●

Water entering the hybrid trans-

mission and rear electric motor 

(traction motor) will cause dete-

rioration in transmission quality. 

The malfunction indicator may 

come on, and the vehicle may 

not be drivable.

●

Water can wash the grease 

from wheel bearings, causing 

rusting and premature failure, 

and may also enter the hybrid 

transmission 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 driv-

ing

●

Sand and mud that has accu-

mulated around brake discs 

may affect braking efficiency 

and may damage brake system 

components.

●

Always perform a maintenance 

inspection after each day of off-

road driving 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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Interior features

5-1. Using the air conditioning 

system and defogger

Automatic air conditioning 

system (vehicles with 8-
inch display) ..............

314

Automatic air conditioning 

system (vehicles with 12.3-
inch display) ..............

321

Heated steering wheel/seat 

heaters/seat ventilators

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

331

5-2. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ..........

334

5-3. Using the storage features

List of storage features

338

Luggage compartment fea-

tures ..........................

341

5-4. Using the other interior 

features

Toyota multi-operation 

touch (vehicle with the 
12.3-inch display) ......

345

Panoramic fixed moon roof 

with one-touch frosted 
glass control ..............

347

Other interior features .

349

Garage door opener....

361

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Automatic mode switch

Left-hand side temperature control knob

Right-hand side temperature control knob

“SYNC” switch

“A/C” switch

Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW) switch

Outside/recirculated air mode switch

Airflow mode control switch

Fan speed increase switch

Fan speed decrease switch

Eco air conditioning mode switch

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch

Windshield defogger switch

“OFF” switch

■

Adjusting the temperature 
setting

Turn the temperature control 

dial clockwise to increases the 
temperature and counterclock-
wise to decreases the tempera-

Automatic air conditioning system (vehicles with 

8-inch display)

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted accord-
ing to the temperature setting.

Air conditioning controls

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

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ture.

If the “A/C” switch is not pressed, 
the system will blow ambient tem-
perature air or heated air.

■

Setting the fan speed

Press the fan speed increase 
switch to increase the fan speed 
and the fan speed decrease 
switch to decrease the fan 
speed.

Press the “OFF” switch to turn the 
fan off.

■

Change the airflow mode

Press the airflow mode control 
switch.

The airflow mode changes as fol-
lows each time the switch is 
pressed.

1

Air flows to the upper body.

2

Air flows to the upper body 
and feet.

3

Air flows to the feet.

4

Air flows to the feet and the 
windshield defogger oper-
ates.

■

Switching between outside 
air and recirculated air 
modes

Press the outside/recirculated 
air mode switch.

The mode switches between out-
side air mode and recirculated air 
mode each time the switch is oper-
ated.
When recirculated air mode is 
selected, the indicator illuminates 
on the outside/recirculated air 
mode switch.

■

Set cooling and dehumidifi-
cation function

Press the “A/C” switch.

When the function is on, the indica-
tor illuminates on the “A/C” switch.

■

Eco air conditioning mode

The air conditioning is controlled 
with low fuel consumption priori-
tized such as reducing fan 
speed, etc.
Press the eco air conditioning 
mode switch.

When the eco air conditioning 
mode is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the eco air conditioning 
mode switch.

■

Defogging the windshield

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

Set the outside/recirculated air 
mode switch to outside air mode if 
the recirculated air mode is used. (It 

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may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the 
side windows quickly, turn the air 
flow and temperature up.
To return to the previous mode, 
press the windshield defogger 
switch again when the windshield is 
defogged.
When the windshield defogger 
switch is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the windshield defogger 
switch.

■

Defogging the rear window 
and outside rear view mir-
rors

Defoggers are used to defog the 
rear window and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the 
outside rear view mirrors.
Press the rear window and out-
side rear view mirror defoggers 
switch.

The defoggers will automatically 
turn off after 15 minutes.
When the rear window and outside 
rear view mirror defoggers switch is 
on, the indicator illuminates on the 
rear window and outside rear view 
mirror defoggers switch.

■

When the outside temperature 

exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air 

conditioning system is on

●

In order to reduce the air condi-

tioning power consumption, the air 

conditioning system may switch to 

recirculated air mode automati-

cally.

This may also reduce fuel con-

sumption.

●

Recirculated air mode is selected 

as a default mode when the power 

switch is turned to ON.

●

It is possible to switch to outside 

air mode at any time by pressing 

the outside/recirculated air mode 

switch.

■

Fogging up of the windows

●

The windows will easily fog up 

when the humidity in the vehicle is 

high. Turning the cooling and 

dehumidification function on will 

dehumidify the air from the outlets 

and defog the windshield effec-

tively.

●

If you turn the cooling and dehu-

midification function off, the win-

dows may fog up more easily.

●

The windows may fog up if the 

recirculated air mode is used.

■

When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up 

by the vehicle is still drawn into the 

vehicle after closing the windows, it 

is recommended that the air intake 

mode be set to outside air mode 

and the fan speed to any setting 

except off.

■

Outside/recirculated air mode

●

Setting to the recirculated air 

mode temporarily is recom-

mended in preventing dirty air 

from entering the vehicle interior 

and helping to cool the vehicle 

when the outside air temperature 

is high.

●

Outside/recirculated air mode may 

automatically switch depending on 

the temperature setting or the 

inside temperature.

■

When the outside temperature 

falls to nearly 32°F (0°C)

The dehumidification function may 

not operate even when “A/C” switch 

is pressed.

■

Operation of the air condition-

ing system in Eco drive mode

●

In Eco drive mode, the air condi-

tioning system is controlled as fol-

lows to prioritize fuel efficiency:

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• Engine speed and compressor 

operation controlled to restrict 

heating/cooling capacity

• Fan speed restricted when auto-

matic mode is selected

●

To improve air conditioning perfor-

mance, perform the following 

operations:

• Adjust the fan speed

• Turn off Eco drive mode (



P.297)

• Turn off Eco air conditioning mode

●

When the driving mode is set to 

Eco drive mode, the Eco air condi-

tioning mode will be turned on 

automatically. Even in this case, 

the Eco air conditioning mode can 

be turned off by pressing the Eco 

air conditioning mode switch.

■

Ventilation and air conditioning 

odors

●

To let fresh air in, set the air condi-

tioning system to the outside air 

mode.

●

During use, various odors from 

inside and outside the vehicle may 

enter into and accumulate in the 

air conditioning system. This may 

then cause odor to be emitted 

from the vents.

●

In order to suppress odors that 

occur when the air conditioning 

system starts, the air flow mode 

may change to blow air to the feet 

or air may stop blowing for a short 

period of time immediately after 

the air conditioning system is 

started in automatic mode.

●

When parking, the system auto-

matically switches to outside air 

mode to encourage better air cir-

culation throughout the vehicle, 

helping to reduce odors that occur 

when starting the vehicle.

■

Air conditioning filter



P.415

■

Air conditioning system refrig-

erant

●

A label regarding the refrigerant of 

the air conditioning system is 

attached to the hood at the loca-

tion shown in the following illustra-

tion.

●

The meaning of each symbol on 

the label are as follows:

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(Customizable features: 



P.512)

Caution

Air conditioning sys-
tem

Air conditioning sys-
tem lubricant type

Requires registered 
technician to service 
air conditioning sys-
tem

Flammable refrigerant

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield 

from fogging up

Do not use the windshield defog-

ger switch during cool air opera-

tion in extremely humid weather.

The difference between the tem-

perature of the outside air and 

that of the windshield can cause 

the outer surface of the wind-

shield to fog up, blocking your 

vision.

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1

Press the “AUTO” switch.

2

Adjust the temperature set-
ting.

3

To stop the operation, press 
the “OFF” switch.

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

■

Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automati-

cally according to the temperature 

setting and the ambient conditions.

Therefore, the fan may stop for a 

while until warm or cool air is ready 

to flow immediately after the auto-

matic mode switch is pressed.

To turn on the “SYNC” mode, 
press the “SYNC” switch.

The driver’s side temperature con-
trol dial can be used to adjust the 
temperature for the driver’s and 
passenger’s side. To enter individ-
ual mode, operate the passenger’s 
side temperature control dial or 
press the “SYNC” switch again.
When the “SYNC” mode is on, the 
indicator illuminates on the “SYNC” 
switch.

This function automatically con-
trols the air conditioning airflow 
so that priority is given to the 
front seat. When the front pas-
senger seat is not occupied, air-
flow may switch to only the 
driver’s seat. Unnecessary air 
conditioning is suppressed, con-
tributing to increased fuel effi-
ciency.
Front seat concentrated airflow 
mode operates in the following 
situations.



No passengers are detected 
in the rear seats

WARNING

■

When the outside rear view 

mirror defoggers are operat-

ing

Do not touch the rear view mirror 

surfaces when the outside rear 

view mirror defoggers are on.

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not leave the air conditioning 

system on longer than necessary 

when the hybrid system is off.

■

When repairing/replacing 

parts of the air conditioning 

system

Have repair/replacement per-

formed by your Toyota dealer. 

When a part of the air condition-

ing system, such as the evapora-

tor, is to be replaced, it must be 

replaced with a new one.

Using automatic mode

Adjusting the temperature 
for driver and passenger 
seats simultaneously 
(“SYNC” mode)

Front seat concentrated 
airflow mode (S-FLOW)

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

The windshield defogger is 
not operating

While operating, 

 illumi-

nates.

■

Manually turning front seat 
concentrated airflow mode 
on/off

In front seat concentrated air-
flow mode, directing airflow to 
the front seats only and to the all 
seats can be switched via switch 
operation. When the mode has 
been switched manually, auto-
matic airflow control stops oper-
ating.

Press 

 on the air condition-

ing operation panel and switch 
the airflow.



Indicator illuminated: Airflow 
to the front seats only



Indicator off: Airflow to the all 
seats

■

Operation of automatic airflow 

control

●

In order to maintain a comfortable 

interior, airflow may be directed to 

seats without passengers immedi-

ately after the hybrid system is 

started and at other times depend-

ing on the outside temperature.

●

After the hybrid system is started, 

if passengers move around inside 

or enter/exit the vehicle, the sys-

tem cannot accurately detect the 

presence of passengers and auto-

matic airflow control will not oper-

ate.

■

Operation of manual airflow 

control

Even if the function is manually 

switched to directing airflow to only 

the front seats, when a rear seat is 

occupied, it may automatically direct 

airflow to all seats.

■

To return to automatic airflow 

control

1

With the indicator off, turn the 

power switch to OFF.

2

After 60 minutes or more elapse, 

turn the power switch to ON.

This feature is used to prevent 
ice from building up on the wind-
shield and wiper blades.
Press the switch to turn the sys-
tem on/off.

The indicator comes on when the 
system is on.
The windshield wiper de-icer will 
automatically turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes.

Windshield wiper de-icer 
(if equipped)

WARNING

■

To prevent burns

Do not touch the glass at lower 

part of the windshield or to the 

side of the front pillars when the 

windshield wiper deicer is on.

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Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume 
change according to the 
selected air flow mode.

■

Adjusting the air flow direc-
tion and opening/closing 
the air outlets



Front

1

Direct air flow to the left or 
right, up or down

2

Open the vent

3

Close the vent



Rear

1

Direct air flow to the left or 
right, up or down

2

Open the vent

3

Close the vent

Air outlet layout and oper-
ations

WARNING

■

To not interrupt the wind-

shield defogger from operat-

ing

Do not place anything on the 

instrument panel which may cover 

the air outlets. Otherwise, air flow 

may be obstructed, preventing the 

windshield defoggers from defog-

ging.

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Left-hand side temperature control switches

Fan speed increase switch

Airflow mode control switch

Fan speed decrease switch

“Option” switch

Right-hand side temperature control switches

Outside/recirculated air mode switch

Automatic air conditioning system (vehicles with 

12.3-inch display)

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted accord-
ing to the temperature setting.
The air conditioning system can be operated using the air 
conditioning control panel and air conditioning control 
screen on the Toyota multi-operation touch.
For details about Toyota multi-operation touch, refer to P.345.

Air conditioning controls

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

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Eco air conditioning mode switch

“SYNC” switch

“A/C” switch

Automatic mode switch

Windshield defogger switch

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch

“OFF” switch

■

Adjusting the temperature 
setting

Press 

 of the temperature 

control switches on the air con-
ditioning control panel or select 

 of the temperature control 

switches on the air conditioning 
control screen to increases the 
temperature.

Press 

 of the temperature 

control switches on the air con-
ditioning control panel or select 

 of the temperature control 

switches on the air conditioning 
control screen to decreases the 
temperature.

If the switch is pressed and held or 
selected and held, the temperature 
will continuously change.
If the indicator on the “A/C” switch 
does not illuminate, the system will 
blow ambient temperature air or 
heated air.

■

Setting the fan speed

Press the fan speed increase 
switch on the air conditioning 
control panel or select the fan 

speed increase switch on the air 
conditioning control screen to 
increase the fan speed.
Press the fan speed decrease 
switch on the air conditioning 
control panel or select the fan 
speed decrease switch on the 
air conditioning control screen to 
decrease the fan speed.

Press the “OFF” switch on the air 
conditioning control panel to turn 
the fan off.

■

Change the airflow mode

Select the airflow mode control 
switch on the air conditioning 
control screen.

The airflow mode changes each 
time the switch is selected.

: 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 operates

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

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■

Switching between outside 
air and recirculated air 
modes

Select the outside/recirculated 
air mode switch on the air condi-
tioning control screen.

The mode switches between out-
side air mode and recirculated air 
mode each time the switch is 
selected.
When recirculated air mode is 
selected, the indicator illuminates 
on the outside/recirculated air 
mode switch.

■

Set cooling and dehumidifi-
cation function

Select the “A/C” switch on the 
air conditioning control screen.

When the function is on, the indica-
tor illuminates on the “A/C” switch.

■

Eco air conditioning mode

The air conditioning is controlled 
with low fuel consumption priori-
tized such as reducing fan 
speed, etc.
Select the eco air conditioning 
mode switch on the air condi-
tioning control screen.

When the eco air conditioning 
mode is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the eco air conditioning 
mode switch.

■

Defogging the windshield

Defoggers are used to defog the 
windshield and front side win-
dows.
Press the windshield defogger 
switch on the air conditioning 

control panel.

Set the outside/recirculated air 
mode switch to outside air mode if 
the recirculated air mode is used. (It 
may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the 
side windows quickly, turn the air 
flow and temperature up.
To return to the previous mode, 
press the windshield defogger 
switch again when the windshield is 
defogged.
When the windshield defogger 
switch is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the windshield defogger 
switch.

■

Defogging the rear window 
and outside rear view mir-
rors

Defoggers are used to defog the 
rear window and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the 
outside rear view mirrors.
Press the rear window and out-
side rear view mirror defoggers 
switch on the air conditioning 
control panel.

The defoggers will automatically 
turn off after 15 minutes.
When the rear window and outside 
rear view mirror defoggers switch is 
on, the indicator illuminates on the 
rear window and outside rear view 
mirror defoggers switch.

■

Option control screen

Select the “Option” switch to dis-
play the option control screen.

The functions can be switched on 
and off.

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When the function is on, the indica-
tor illuminates on the screen.

Front seat concentrated air-
flow mode (S-FLOW) 
(



P.328)

Select to display the previous 
screen.

■

When the outside temperature 

exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air 

conditioning system is on

●

In order to reduce the air condi-

tioning power consumption, the air 

conditioning system may switch to 

recirculated air mode automati-

cally.

This may also reduce fuel con-

sumption.

●

Recirculated air mode is selected 

as a default mode when the power 

switch is turned to ON.

●

It is possible to switch to outside 

air mode at any time by selecting 

the outside/recirculated air mode 

switch.

■

Fogging up of the windows

●

The windows will easily fog up 

when the humidity in the vehicle is 

high. Turning the cooling and 

dehumidification function on will 

dehumidify the air from the outlets 

and defog the windshield effec-

tively.

●

If you turn the cooling and dehu-

midification function off, the win-

dows may fog up more easily.

●

The windows may fog up if the 

recirculated air mode is used.

■

When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up 

by the vehicle is still drawn into the 

vehicle after closing the windows, it 

is recommended that the air intake 

mode be set to outside air mode 

and the fan speed to any setting 

except off.

■

Outside/recirculated air mode

●

Setting to the recirculated air 

mode temporarily is recom-

mended in preventing dirty air 

from entering the vehicle interior 

and helping to cool the vehicle 

when the outside air temperature 

is high.

●

Outside/recirculated air mode may 

automatically switch depending on 

the temperature setting or the 

inside temperature.

■

When the outside temperature 

falls to nearly 32°F (0°C)

The dehumidification function may 

not operate even when “A/C” switch 

is selected.

■

Operation of the air condition-

ing system in Eco drive mode

●

In Eco drive mode, the air condi-

tioning system is controlled as fol-

lows to prioritize fuel efficiency:

• Engine speed and compressor 

operation controlled to restrict 

heating/cooling capacity

• Fan speed restricted when auto-

matic mode is selected

●

To improve air conditioning perfor-

mance, perform the following 

operations:

• Adjust the fan speed

• Turn off Eco drive mode (



P.297)

• Turn off Eco air conditioning mode

●

When the driving mode is set to 

Eco drive mode, the Eco air condi-

tioning mode will be turned on 

automatically. Even in this case, 

the Eco air conditioning mode can 

be turned off by selecting the Eco 

A

B

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air conditioning mode switch.

■

Notes on touch switch opera-

tion

●

Operate using a finger (the pad of 

the finger).

●

If a coating, film, etc. is applied to 

the surface of the air conditioning 

control panel, non-response may 

occur.

●

If a pen, etc. is used to operate 

the system, the system will not 

respond.

●

When performing a touch opera-

tion, make sure that other fingers, 

etc. do not touch the air condition-

ing control panel.

●

When performing a series of touch 

operations, withdraw the finger 

completely before performing the 

next operation.

●

Do not forcefully press the air con-

ditioning control panel.

●

If the air conditioning control panel 

is dirty or has liquid attached to it, 

incorrect operation may occur. 

Wipe the control panel clean 

before performing any touch oper-

ations.

■

Situations when non-response 

may occur from normal touch 

switch operation

●

Gloves, etc. are worn.

●

A coating, film, etc. is applied to 

the surface of the air conditioning 

control panel.

●

The air conditioning control panel 

is dirty or has liquid attached to it.

●

The vehicle is in an area where 

strong electrical waves or noise 

are emitted, such as near a televi-

sion tower, power plant, gasoline 

station, broadcasting station, large 

display, airport, etc.

●

Wireless devices such as radios, 

cell phones, etc. are carried.

●

The air conditioning control panel 

is in contact with, or covered by, a 

metallic object such as the follow-

ing:

• A card that has metal on it, such 

as aluminum foil, etc.

• A pack of cigarettes that use alu-

minum foil

• A wallet or bag that is made of 

metal

• Coins

• A heating pad

• CDs, DVDs or other media

●

If your hand is near or touching 

the air conditioning control panel 

when the power switch is turned to 

ACC or ON, non-response may 

occur. If so, withdraw your hand 

from the air conditioning control 

panel and wait approximately 10 

seconds before touching the air 

conditioning control panel again.

■

When non-response from touch 

switch operation

When the air conditioning control 

panel is dirty, non-response may 

occur.
Clean the touch panel frequently.

■

When cleaning the air condi-

tioning control panel

Touch switches may respond when 

cleaning. Turn the power switch to 

OFF before proceeding with clean-

ing.

■

Ventilation and air conditioning 

odors

●

To let fresh air in, set the air condi-

tioning system to the outside air 

mode.

●

During use, various odors from 

inside and outside the vehicle may 

enter into and accumulate in the 

air conditioning system. This may 

then cause odor to be emitted 

from the vents.

●

In order to suppress odors that 

occur when the air conditioning 

system starts, the air flow mode 

may change to blow air to the feet 

or air may stop blowing for a short 

period of time immediately after 

the air conditioning system is 

started in automatic mode.

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●

When parking, the system auto-

matically switches to outside air 

mode to encourage better air cir-

culation throughout the vehicle, 

helping to reduce odors that occur 

when starting the vehicle.

■

Air conditioning filter



P.415

■

Air conditioning system refrig-

erant

●

A label regarding the refrigerant of 

the air conditioning system is 

attached to the hood at the loca-

tion shown in the following illustra-

tion.

●

The meaning of each symbol on 

the label are as follows:

■

Changing the air conditioning 

control panel touch switch 

response

The amount of time takes for a 

switch to respond can be changed 

through the following operations:

The air conditioning system cannot 

be operated while these operations 

are performed.

1

Press and hold both the fan 

speed decrease switch and auto-

matic mode switch on the air 

conditioning control panel at the 

same time for approximately 3 

seconds.

The indicators on the rear window 

and outside rear view mirror defog-

gers switch, windshield defogger 

switch and automatic mode switch 

will blink. The blinking indicators 

depend on the current setting.

2

Press the rear window and out-

side rear view mirror defoggers 

switch on the air conditioning 

control panel.

Each time the switch is pressed, the 

response time changes. The sta-

tuses of the indicators on the rear 

window and outside rear view mirror 

defoggers switch, windshield defog-

ger switch and automatic mode 

switch inform the current setting.

 Indicator on the rear window 

Caution

Air conditioning sys-
tem

Air conditioning sys-
tem lubricant type

Requires registered 
technician to service 
air conditioning sys-
tem

Flammable refrigerant

Response 

time

1

Not 

illumi-

nated

Not 

illumi-

nated

Blinks

2

Not 

illumi-

nated

Blinks

Not 

illumi-

nated

3

Not 

illumi-

nated

Blinks Blinks

4

Blinks

Not 

illumi-

nated

Not 

illumi-

nated

5

Blinks

Not 

illumi-

nated

Blinks

A

B

C

A

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and outside rear view mirror defog-

gers switch

 Indicator on the windshield 

defogger switch

 Indicator on the automatic mode 

switch
The smaller the number the quicker 

the response time becomes, and 

the larger the number the slower the 

response time becomes.
If touch operations are not per-

formed for approximately 5 sec-

onds with the desired setting, the 

setting change completes.
After the setting change completes, 

all indicators will illuminate for a 

short time. Do not turn the power 

switch to OFF during this time. Set-

ting contents will be erased.

■

Turning the air conditioning 

control panel touch switch 

operation sounds on or off

Operation sounds produced when a 

switch is touched can be turned on 

or off through the following opera-

tions:
The air conditioning system cannot 

be operated while these operations 

are performed.

1

Press and hold both the fan 

speed increase switch and 

“OFF” switch on the air condi-

tioning control panel at the same 

time for approximately 3 sec-

onds.

The indicators on the windshield 

defogger switch and automatic 

mode switch will blink. The blinking 

indicators depend on the current 

setting.

2

Press the rear window and out-

side rear view mirror defoggers 

switch on the air conditioning 

control panel.

Each time the switch is pressed, the 

operation sounds switches between 

on and off. The statuses of the indi-

cators on the windshield defogger 

switch and automatic mode switch 

inform the current setting.

 Indicator on the windshield 

defogger switch

 Indicator on the automatic mode 

switch
If touch operations are not per-

formed for approximately 5 sec-

onds with the desired setting, the 

setting change completes.
After the setting change completes, 

all indicators will illuminate for a 

short time. Do not turn the power 

switch to OFF during this time. Set-

ting contents will be erased.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(Customizable features: 



P.512)

B

C

Operation 

sounds

On

Blinks

Not illumi-

nated

Off

Not illumi-

nated

Blinks

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield 

from fogging up

Do not use the windshield defog-

ger switch during cool air opera-

tion in extremely humid weather.

The difference between the tem-

perature of the outside air and 

that of the windshield can cause 

the outer surface of the wind-

shield to fog up, blocking your 

vision.

■

When the outside rear view 

mirror defoggers are operat-

ing

Do not touch the rear view mirror 

surfaces when the outside rear 

view mirror defoggers are on.

A

B

A

B

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Press the “AUTO” switch on 
the air conditioning control 
panel.

2

Adjust the temperature set-
ting.

3

To stop the operation, press 
the “OFF” switch on the air 
conditioning control panel.

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

■

Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automati-

cally according to the temperature 

setting and the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a 

while until warm or cool air is ready 

to flow immediately after the auto-

matic mode switch is pressed.

To turn on the “SYNC” mode, 
select the “SYNC” switch on the 
air conditioning control screen.

The driver’s side temperature con-
trol switches can be used to adjust 
the temperature for the driver’s and 
passenger’s side. To enter individ-
ual mode, operate the passenger’s 
side temperature control switches 
or select the “SYNC” switch again.
When the “SYNC” mode is on, the 
indicator illuminates on the “SYNC” 
switch.

This function automatically con-
trols the air conditioning airflow 
so that priority is given to the 
front seat. When the front pas-
senger seat is not occupied, air-
flow may switch to only the 
driver’s seat. Unnecessary air 
conditioning is suppressed, con-
tributing to increased fuel effi-
ciency.
Front seat concentrated airflow 
mode operates in the following 
situations.



No passengers are detected 
in the rear seats



The windshield defogger is 
not operating

While operating, 

 illuminates.

■

Manually turning front seat 
concentrated airflow mode 
on/off

In front seat concentrated air-
flow mode, directing airflow to 
the front seats only and to the all 
seats can be switched via switch 

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not leave the air conditioning 

system on longer than necessary 

when the hybrid system is off.

Using automatic mode

Adjusting the temperature 
for driver and passenger 
seats simultaneously 
(“SYNC” mode)

Front seat concentrated 
airflow mode (S-FLOW)

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operation. When the mode has 
been switched manually, auto-
matic airflow control stops oper-
ating.

Select 

 on the option control 

screen of the air conditioning 
control screen and switch the 
airflow.



Indicator illuminated: Airflow 
to the front seats only



Indicator off: Airflow to the all 
seats

■

Operation of automatic airflow 

control

●

In order to maintain a comfortable 

interior, airflow may be directed to 

seats without passengers immedi-

ately after the hybrid system is 

started and at other times depend-

ing on the outside temperature.

●

After the hybrid system is started, 

if passengers move around inside 

or enter/exit the vehicle, the sys-

tem cannot accurately detect the 

presence of passengers and auto-

matic airflow control will not oper-

ate.

■

Operation of manual airflow 

control

Even if the function is manually 

switched to directing airflow to only 

the front seats, when a rear seat is 

occupied, it may automatically direct 

airflow to all seats.

■

To return to automatic airflow 

control

1

With the indicator off, turn the 

power switch to OFF.

2

After 60 minutes or more elapse, 

turn the power switch to ON.

This feature is used to prevent 
ice from building up on the wind-
shield and wiper blades.
Press the switch to turn the sys-
tem on/off.

The indicator comes on when the 
system is on.
The windshield wiper de-icer will 
automatically turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes.

■

Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume 
change according to the 
selected air flow mode.

Windshield wiper de-icer 
(if equipped)

WARNING

■

To prevent burns

Do not touch the glass at lower 

part of the windshield or to the 

side of the front pillars when the 

windshield wiper deicer is on.

Air outlet layout and oper-
ations

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Adjusting the air flow direc-
tion and opening/closing 
the air outlets



Front

1

Direct air flow to the left or 
right, up or down

2

Open the vent

3

Close the vent



Rear

1

Direct air flow to the left or 
right, up or down

2

Open the vent

3

Close the vent

WARNING

■

To not interrupt the wind-

shield defogger from operat-

ing

Do not place anything on the 

instrument panel which may cover 

the air outlets. Otherwise, air flow 

may be obstructed, preventing the 

windshield defoggers from defog-

ging.

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*

: If equipped

Turns the heated steering wheel 
on/off

The indicator light comes on when 
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.

■

Operation condition

The power switch is in ON.

■

Using the seat heater 
switches

1

Adjust the front armrest to 
the rearmost position. 
(



P.359)

Heated steering 

wheel

*

/seat heat-

ers

*

/seat ventilators

*



Heated steering wheel

Warm up the grip of the steer-
ing wheel



Seat heaters

Warm up the front seat uphol-
stery



Seat ventilators

Maintain good airflow by suck-
ing air into the front seats

WARNING

■

To prevent minor burn inju-

ries

Care should be taken if anyone in 

the following categories comes in 

contact with the steering wheel or 

seats when the heater is on:

●

Babies, small children, the 

elderly, the sick and the physi-

cally challenged

●

Persons with sensitive skin

●

Persons who are fatigued

●

Persons who have taken alco-

hol or drugs that induce sleep 

(sleeping drugs, cold remedies, 

etc.)

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

seat heaters and seat ventila-

tors

Do not put heavy objects that 

have an uneven surface on the 

seat and do not stick sharp 

objects (needles, nails, etc.) into 

the seat.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not use the functions when the 

hybrid system is off.

Heated steering wheel

Operating the seat heat-
ers

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Press the switch to turn the 
seat heater on/off.

The level indicators 

 come on 

yellow during operation.
Each time the switch is pressed, 
the operation condition changes as 
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit) 



 Mid (2 seg-

ments lit) 



 Lo (1 segment lit) 



 

Off



Vehicles without seat ventila-
tors



Vehicles with seat ventilators

■

Using the Toyota multi-
operation touch (if 
equipped)

1

Select 

 to display the seat 

climate screen. (



P.345)

2

Select 

 to turn the seat 

heater on/off.

The level indicators 

 come on 

red during operation.
Each time the switch is selected, 
the operation condition changes as 
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit) 



 Mid (2 seg-

ments lit) 



 Lo (1 segment lit) 



 

Off

■

Operation condition

The power switch is in ON.

■

Using the seat ventilator 
switches

1

Adjust the front armrest to 
the rearmost position. 
(



P.359)

A

WARNING

■

To prevent causes of over-

heating and minor burn inju-

ries

Observe the following precautions 

when using a seat heater:

●

Do not cover the seat with a 

blanket or cushion when using 

the seat heater.

●

Do not use seat heater more 

than necessary.

Operating the seat venti-
lators

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Press the switch to turn the 
seat ventilator on/off.

The level indicators 

 come on 

green during operation.
Each time the switch is pressed, 
the operation condition changes as 
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit) 



 Mid (2 seg-

ments lit) 



 Lo (1 segment lit) 



 

Off

■

Using the Toyota multi-
operation touch (if 
equipped)

1

Select 

 to display the seat 

climate screen. (



P.345)

2

Select 

 to turn the seat 

ventilator on/off.

The level indicators 

 come on 

blue during operation.
Each time the switch is selected, 
the operation condition changes as 
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit) 



 Mid (2 seg-

ments lit) 



 Lo (1 segment lit) 



 

Off

■

Operation condition

The power switch is in ON.

■

Air conditioning system-linked 

control mode

When a seat ventilator is set to Hi, 

the fan speed of the seat ventilator 

may increase according to the fan 

speed of the air conditioning sys-

tem.

A

A