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Cruise control∗

Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressingthe accelerator pedal.

IndicatorCruise control switch

■ Setting the vehicle speedPress the “ON-OFF” button toactivate the cruise control.

Cruise control indicator willcome on.

Press the button again todeactivate the cruise control.

Accelerate or decelerate thevehicle to the desired speed,and push the lever down to setthe speed.

The vehicle speed at themoment the lever is releasedbecomes the set speed.

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■ Adjusting the set speedTo change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired setspeed is obtained.

Increases the speedDecreases the speed

Fine adjustment: Momentarilymove the lever in the desireddirection.

Large adjustment: Hold thelever in the desired direction.

The set speed will be increased or decreased as follows:

Fine adjustment: By approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time thelever is operated.

Large adjustment: The set speed can be increased or decreased con-tinually until the lever is released.

■ Canceling and resuming the constant speed controlPulling the lever toward youcancels the constant speedcontrol.

The speed setting is also can-celed when the brakes areapplied.

Pushing the lever upresumes the constantspeed control.

Resuming is available whenthe vehicle speed is morethan approximately 25 mph(40 km/h).

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■Cruise control can be set when●The shift lever is in the D or range “4” or higher of S has been selected.

●Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).

■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed●The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set

speed resumes.

●Even without cancelling the cruise control, the set speed can beincreased by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and thenpushing the lever down to set the new speed.

■Automatic cruise control cancelationCruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the followingsituations.

●Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h)below the preset vehicle speed.At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.

●Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).

●Enhanced VSC is activated.

■ If the cruise control indicator light flashesPress the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then pressthe button again to reactivate the system.If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancelsimmediately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruisecontrol system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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CAUTION

■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistakeSwitch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.

■Situations unsuitable for cruise controlDo not use cruise control in any of the following situations.Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resultingin death or serious injury.

● In heavy traffic

●On roads with sharp bends

●On winding roads

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

●On steep hillsVehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.

●When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing

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Rear view monitor system (vehicles with multi-information display)

Vehicles with navigation systemRefer to the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

Vehicles without navigation systemThe rear view monitor system assists the driver by displaying animage of the area behind the vehicle. The image is displayed inreverse on the screen. This reversed image is a similar image to theone on the inside rear view mirror.

The rear view image is dis-played when the shift lever isin the R position.

If the shift lever is shifted out ofR, the screen returns to theprevious one.

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■Displayed area

■Rear view monitor system camera

The area covered by the camera is lim-ited. Objects that are close to eithercorner of the bumper or under thebumper cannot be seen on the screen.

The area displayed on the screen mayvary according to vehicle orientation orroad conditions.

Corners of bumper

In the following cases, it may becomedifficult to see the images on thescreen, even when the system is func-tioning correctly.

●The vehicle is in a dark area, suchas at night.

●The temperature near the lens isextremely high or low.

●Water droplets are on the cameralens or humidity is high, such aswhen it rains.

●Foreign matter, such as snow ormud, adheres to the camera lens.

●When the camera has scratches ordirt on it.

●The sun or headlights are shiningdirectly into the camera lens.

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■Smear effect

■Flicker effectWhen the camera is used under fluorescent light, sodium lights, or mercurylights etc., the lights and the illuminated areas may appear to flicker.

■Setting the rear view monitor system display→P. 197

CAUTION

■When using the rear view monitor system, observe the following pre-cautions to avoid an accident that could result in death or serious inju-ries.●Never depend solely on the monitor system when reversing.

●Always check visually and with the mirrors to confirm your intended path isclear.

●Use your own eyes to confirm the vehicle’s surroundings, as the displayedimage may become faint or dark, and moving images will be distorted, ornot entirely visible when the outside temperature is low. When backing up,be sure to check behind and all around the vehicle visually and with themirrors before proceeding.

●Depicted distances between objects and flat surfaces differ from actualdistances.

●Do not use the system if the back door is open.

If a bright light, such as sunlightreflected off the vehicle body, is pickedup by the camera, a smear effect* char-acteristic to the camera may occur.

*: Smear effect: A phenomenon thatoccurs when a bright light is pickedup by the camera; when transmittedby the camera, the light sourceappears to have a vertical streakabove and below it.

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NOTICE

■Conditions which may affect the rear view monitor system● If the back of the vehicle has been hit, the camera’s position and mounting

angle may have changed. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyotadealer.

●Rapid temperature changes, such as when hot water is poured on thevehicle in cold weather, may cause the system to function abnormally.

● If the camera lens is dirty, it cannot transmit a clear image. Rinse withwater and wipe with a soft cloth. If extremely dirty, wash with a mildcleanser and rinse.

●The displayed image may be darker and moving images may be slightlydistorted when the system is cold.

■Camera precautions●As the camera has a water proof construction, do not detach, disassemble

or modify it. This may cause incorrect operation.

●Do not subject the camera to a strong impact.

● If the camera lens becomes dirty, it cannot transmit a clear image. If waterdroplets, snow, or mud adhere to the lens, rinse with water and wipe with asoft cloth. If the lens is extremely dirty, wash it with a mild cleanser andrinse. Do not rub hard.

●Do not allow organic solvent, car wax, window cleaner or glass coat toadhere to the camera. If this happens, wipe it off as soon as possible.

●Do not strongly rub the camera lens. If the camera lens is scratched, itcannot transmit a clear image.

●When washing the vehicle, do not apply intensive bursts of water to thecamera or camera area. Doing so may result in the camera malfunction-ing.

●When replacing tires, please consult your Toyota dealer. If you replace thetires, the area displayed on the screen may change.

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Driving assist systems

To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following sys-tems operate automatically in response to various driving situations.Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary andshould not be relied upon too heavily when operating the vehicle.

■ ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or ifthe brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface.

■ Brake assistGenerates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal isdepressed when the system detects a panic stop situation.

■ Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control)Provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.Helps to maintain directional stability when swerving on slippery roadsurfaces by controlling steering performance.

■ TRAC (Traction Control)Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the front wheels (2WD mod-els) or four wheels (4WD models) from spinning when starting the vehi-cle or accelerating on slippery roads.

■ Hill-start assist control→P. 228

■ Downhill assist control system (4WD models only)→P. 230

■ EPS (Electric Power Steering)Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to turnthe steering wheel.

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When the Enhanced VSC/TRAC systems are operating

If the vehicle is in danger of slip-ping, rolling backwards whenstarting on an incline, or the frontwheels (2WD models) or fourwheels (4WD models) spin, theindicator flashes to indicate thatthe Enhanced VSC/TRAC sys-tems have been engaged.

To disable TRAC and/or Enhanced VSC

If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, TRAC and EnhancedVSC may reduce power from the engine to the wheels. You mayneed to turn the system off to enable you to rock the vehicle in orderto free it.

■ Turning off TRACQuickly push and release thebutton to turn off TRAC.

The “TRAC OFF” indicator lightshould come on.

Push the button again to turn thesystem back on.

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■ Turning off TRAC and Enhanced VSCPush and hold the button whilethe vehicle is stopped to turn offTRAC and Enhanced VSC.

The “TRAC OFF” and EnhancedVSC off indicator light shouldcome on.

Push the button again to turn thesystem back on.

■When the “TRAC OFF” indicator light comes on even if the EnhancedVSC/TRAC off switch has not been pressedTRAC, hill-start assist control and downhill assist control cannot be oper-ated. Contact your Toyota dealer.

■Automatic reactivation of TRAC and Enhanced VSCVehicles without smart key systemTurning the engine switch OFF after turning off the TRAC and EnhancedVSC systems will automatically re-enable them.

Vehicles with smart key systemTurning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF after turning off theTRAC and Enhanced VSC systems will automatically re-enable them.

■Automatic TRAC reactivationIf only the TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC system will turn on whenvehicle speed increases.

■Automatic TRAC and Enhanced VSC reactivationIf the TRAC and Enhanced VSC systems are turned off, the systems will notturn on even when vehicle speed increases.

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■Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, TRAC, Enhanced VSC andbrake assist●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is

started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indi-cate that a malfunction has occurred in any of these systems.

●Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems areoperating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.

• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly when the ABS is activated.• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.

■EPS operation soundWhen the steering wheel operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may beheard. This does not indicate a malfunction.

■Reduced effectiveness of EPSThe effectiveness of EPS is reduced to prevent the system from overheatingwhen there is frequent steering input over an extended period of time. Thesteering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain fromexcessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the engine off. The sys-tem should return to normal within 10 minutes.

■ If the slip indicator comes on...It may indicate a malfunction in the Enhanced VSC and TRAC. Contact yourToyota dealer.

CAUTION

■The ABS does not operate effectively when●Tires with inadequate gripping ability are used (such as excessively worn

tires on a snow covered road).

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

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CAUTION

■Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-mal conditionsThe ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle's stopping distance. Alwaysmaintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you in the following situ-ations.

●When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads

●When driving with tire chains

●When driving over bumps in the road

●When driving over roads with potholes or uneven roads

■TRAC may not operate effectively whenDirectional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-pery road surfaces even if the TRAC system is operating.Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.

■When the Enhanced VSC is activatedThe slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving maycause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.

■When TRAC and Enhanced VSC are offBe especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-tions. As these are systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving force,do not turn off TRAC and Enhanced VSC unless necessary.

■Replacing tiresMake sure that all tires are of the same size, brand, tread pattern and totalload capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the appro-priate tire pressure level.

The ABS and Enhanced VSC systems will not function correctly if differenttires are fitted on the vehicle.

Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires orwheels.

■Handling of tires and suspensionUsing tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affectthe driving assist systems, and may cause the system to malfunction.

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Hill-start assist control

■Hill-start assist control operating conditionsThe system operates in the following situations:

• The shift lever is in a position other than P.• The parking brake is not applied.• The accelerator pedal is not depressed.

■Hill-start assist control●While hill-start assist control is operating, the brakes remain automati-

cally applied after the driver releases the brake pedal. The stop lights andthe high mounted stoplight turn on.

●Hill-start assist control operates for about 2 seconds after the brake pedalis released.

● If the slip indicator does not flash and the buzzer does not sound whenthe brake pedal is further depressed, slightly reduce the pressure on thebrake pedal (do not allow the vehicle to roll backward) and then firmlydepress it again. If the system still does not operate, check that the oper-ating conditions explained above have been met.

Hill-start assist control helps to prevent the vehicle from rollingbackwards when starting on an incline or slippery slope.

To engage hill-start assist con-trol, further depress the brakepedal when the vehicle isstopped completely.

A buzzer will sound once toindicate the system is acti-vated. The slip indicator willalso start flashing.

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■Hill-start assist control buzzer●When hill-start assist control is activated, the buzzer will sound once.

● In the following situations, hill-start assist control will be canceled and thebuzzer will sound twice.

• No attempt is made to drive the vehicle within approximately 2 secondsof releasing the brake pedal.

• The shift lever is moved to P.• The parking brake is applied.• The brake pedal is depressed again.• The brake pedal has been depressed for more than approximately 3

minutes.

■ If the slip indicator comes on...It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

■Hill-start assist control●Do not overly rely on hill-start assist control. Hill-start assist control may

not operate effectively on extremely steep inclines or roads covered in ice.

●Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold thevehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to usehill-start assist control to hold the vehicle on an incline for an extendedperiod of time, as doing so may lead to an accident.

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Downhill assist control system (4WD models)

While the downhill assist control system is operating

The slip indicator will flash toindicate that the downhill assistcontrol system is operating, andthe stop lights and high mountedstoplight will turn on.

With the downhill assist control system, the vehicle is able todescend a steep hill, maintaining a constant low speed of about 3mph (5 km/h) without brake pedal operation.

■ Activating the downhill assist control systemPress the “DAC” switch.

The downhill assist control sys-tem indicator will come on toindicate that the downhill assistcontrol system is activated.

Pressing the switch again turnsthe system off.

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■Conditions in which the downhill assist control system does not oper-ate● In the following situations, the downhill assist control system indicator

flashes and the downhill assist control system does not operate or willstop operating:

• The shift lever is not in “1” range of S mode or R.• The vehicle speed is higher than 15 mph (25 km/h).

● If the accelerator or brake pedal is depressed, the downhill assist controlsystem will stop operating with the downhill assist control system indica-tor still on.

■ If the “DAC” switch is turned off during operation of the downhill assistcontrol systemThe downhill assist control system gradually ceases operation. The downhillassist control system indicator will flash during the canceling operation, andthen go off when the system is fully off.

■Downhill assist control system operation sound●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment during operation of

the downhill assist control system. This sound does not indicate a mal-function.

● If the accelerator or brake pedal is depressed during operation of thedownhill assist control system, a sound caused by the release of systemoperation may be heard, or you may feel the brake pedal push-back. Thisdoes not indicate a malfunction.

■When the downhill assist control system operates continuouslyThe brake actuator may overheat. In that case, the downhill assist controlsystem will stop operating, a buzzer will sound and the downhill assist con-trol system indicator will start flashing. Refrain from using the system untilthe downhill assist control system indicator stays on. (There is no problemwith continuing to drive normally.)

■ If the slip indicator comes on...It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.

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CAUTION

■Conditions which may affect the downhill assist control system opera-tion●Do not rely too heavily on the downhill assist control system. On extremely

steep inclines, icy surfaces or muddy roads, the vehicle may slip and thesystem may not be able to maintain the constant low vehicle speed ofabout 3 mph (5 km/h), leading to an accident causing death or seriousinjury.

●Do not shift the shift lever to R while driving forward, or to D while drivingbackward. Doing so may cause the wheels to lock up, leading to an acci-dent causing death or serious injury. In addition, excessive stress will beapplied to the automatic transmission, possibly resulting in damage.