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Setting the vehicle speed

Press the “ON-OFF” button to

1

activate the cruise control.

Cruise control indicator will be dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play.

Press the button again to deacti-

vate the cruise control.

Accelerate or decelerate, with

2

accelerator pedal operation, to

the desired vehicle speed

(above approximately

40 km/h

[25 mph]) and push the lever

4

down to set the speed.

Cruise control “SET” indicator and

set speed will be displayed on the

multi-information display.

The vehicle speed at the moment

the lever is released becomes the

set speed.

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Adjusting the set speed

To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set speed

is obtained.

1

Increases the speed

2

Decreases the speed

Fine adjustment: Momentarily

move the lever in the desired

direction.

Large adjustment: Hold the lever

in the desired direction.

The set speed will be increased or

decreased as follows:

Fine adjustment: By approximately 1 km/h (0.6 mph)*1 or 1 mph (1.6 km/h)*2

each time the lever is operated

Large adjustment: The set speed can be increased or decreased continu-

ally until the lever is released.

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

*2: When the set speed is shown in “MPH”

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Canceling and resuming the constant speed control

Pulling the lever toward you

1

cancels the constant speed

control.

The speed setting is also canceled

when the brake pedal is

depressed.

Pushing the lever up resumes

2

the constant speed control.

However, resuming is available when the vehicle speed is more than

approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).

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WARNING

■ To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake

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

■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control

Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.

Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting

in 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 downhills

Vehicle 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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Driving mode select

In response to driving conditions, one of 3 drive modes can be

selected.

Select the drive mode

■ Changing the driving mode

To select the drive mode, perform operations on the multi-information

display.

1

Press “” or “” of the meter control switches and select

2

Press “” or “” of the meter control switches, and select “Drive

Mode”.

3

Press “” or “” of the meter control switches, and select drive

mode.

■ Driving modes

● “NORMAL” mode

Provides an optimal balance of fuel economy, quietness, and

dynamic performance. Suitable for city driving.

● “SPORT” mode

Controls the hybrid system to provide quick, smooth and quick

acceleration. This mode also changes the steering 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, the “SPORT” indicator will illuminate

on the multi-information display.

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Speed limiter

Summary of functions

A desired maximum speed can be set using the cruise control switch.

The speed limiter prevents vehicle speed from exceeding the set

speed.

1

Indicator

2

Speed limiter switch

3

Set speed

: If equipped

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Setting the vehicle speed

Press the switch to activate the

1

speed limiter.

Press the switch once more to

deactivate the speed limiter.

Accelerate or decelerate to the

2

desired speed and push the

lever down to set the desired

maximum speed.

If the lever is pushed down while

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the vehicle is stopped is below

30 km/h (20 mph), the set speed

will be 30 km/h (20 mph).

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Adjusting the speed setting

1

Increase speed

2

Decrease speed

Hold the lever until the desired

speed setting is obtained.

Fine adjustment of the set speed

can be made by lightly pushing the

lever up or down and releasing it.

Canceling and resuming the speed limiter

1

Cancel

Pull the lever towards you to can-

cel the speed limiter.

2

Resume

To resume use of the speed limiter,

push the lever up.

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■ Exceeding the set speed

In the following situations, the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed and dis-

play characters will be highlighted:

● When fully depressing the accelerator

pedal

● When driving down a hill (a buzzer also

sounds)

■ Automatic speed limiter cancellation

The set speed is automatically canceled in any of the situations:

●Cruise control is activated.

● When the VSC system and/or TRC system is turned off by pressing the

VSC off switch.

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■ If the “Check Speed Limiter System.” is displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display

Stop in a safe place, turn the power switch off and back on again, and then

set the speed limiter. If the speed limiter cannot be set, the system may be

malfunctioning. Even though the vehicle can be driven normally, have the

vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor

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

● The BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) function

Assists the driver in making the decision when changing lanes

● The RCTA (Rear Crossing Traffic Alert) function

Assists the driver when backing up

These functions use same sensors.

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Outside rear view mirror indicators

1

BSM function:

When a vehicle is detected in a blind spot of the outside rear view mirrors

or approaching rapidly from behind into a blind spot, the outside rear view

mirror indicator on the detected side will illuminate. If the turn signal lever

is operated toward the detected side, the outside rear view mirror indicator

will flash.

RCTA function:

When a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle

is detected, both outside rear view mirror indicators flash.

: If equipped

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Multi-information display

Turning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off. (P. 336)

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

RCTA buzzer (RCTA function only)

3

If a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is

detected, a buzzer will sound. The buzzer also sounds for approximately

1 second immediately after the BSM function is operated to turn the sys-

tem on.

4

“BSM” indicator/“RCTA” indicator

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

nates.

Turning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off

1

Press “” or “” of the meter control switches, select

2

Press “” or “” of the meter control switches, select

3

Press “” or “” of the meter control switches, select

or

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■ Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor

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