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Toyota 4Runner (2022 year). Manual in english - page 7

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WARNING

● Do not dirty or damage the front camera.

When cleaning the inside of the windshield, do not allow glass cleaner to

contact the lens of the front camera. Also, do not touch the lens.

If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact your Toyota dealer.

● Do not subject the front camera to a strong impact.

● Do not change the installation position or direction of the front camera or

remove it.

● Do not disassemble the front camera.

● Do not modify any components of the vehicle around the front camera

(inside rear view mirror, etc.) or ceiling.

● Do not attach any accessories to the hood, front grille or front bumper that

may obstruct the front camera. Contact your Toyota dealer for details.

● If a surfboard or other long object is to be mounted on the roof, make sure

that it will not obstruct the front camera.

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● Do not modify the headlights or other lights.

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

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

the system.

● In the following situations, perform the actions specified in the table. When

the normal operating conditions are detected, the message will disappear

and the system will become operational.

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

Situation

Actions

When the area around a cam-

era is covered with dirt, mois-

Using the wiper and A/C function,

ture

(fogged up, covered with

remove the dirt and other attached mat-

condensation, ice, etc.), or

ter. (P. 354, 361)

other foreign matter

If the front camera is hot, such as after

the vehicle had been parked in the sun,

use the air conditioning system to

decrease the temperature around the

front camera.

If a sunshade was used when the vehi-

When the temperature around

cle was parked, depending on its type,

the front camera is outside of

the sunlight reflected from the surface

the operational range, such as

of the sunshade may cause the tem-

when the vehicle is in the sun or

perature of the front camera to become

in an extremely cold environ-

excessively high.

ment

If the front camera is cold, such after the

vehicle is parked in an extremely cold

environment, use the air conditioning

system to increase the temperature

around the front camera.

The area in front of the front

camera is obstructed, such as

when the hood is open or a

Close the hood, remove the sticker, etc.

sticker is attached to the part of

to clear the obstruction.

the windshield in front of the

front camera.

Check whether there is attached materi-

When

“Pre-Collision System

als on the radar sensor and radar sensor

Unavailable” is displayed.

cover, and if there is, remove it.

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PCS (Pre-Collision System)

The pre-collision system uses a radar sensor and front camera

to detect vehicles and pedestrians in front of your vehicle. When

the system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision

with a vehicle or pedestrian is high, a warning operates to urge

the driver to take evasive action and the potential brake pres-

sure is increased to help the driver avoid the collision. If the sys-

tem determines that the possibility of a frontal collision with a

vehicle or pedestrian is extremely high, the brakes are automati-

cally applied to help avoid the collision or help reduce the

impact of the collision.

The pre-collision system can be disabled/enabled and the warning

timing can be changed. (P. 253)

◆ Pre-collision warning

When the system determines

that the possibility of a frontal

collision is high, a buzzer will

sound and a warning message

will be displayed on the multi-

information display to urge the

driver to take evasive action.

◆ Pre-collision brake assist

When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal colli-

sion is high, the system applies greater braking force in relation to

how strongly the brake pedal is depressed.

◆ Pre-collision braking

When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal colli-

sion is high, the system warns the driver. If the system determines

that the possibility of a frontal collision is extremely high, the brakes

are automatically applied to help avoid the collision or reduce the

collision speed.

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WARNING

■ When to disable the pre-collision system

In the following situations, disable the system, as it may not operate prop-

erly, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury:

● When the vehicle is being towed

● When your vehicle is towing another vehicle

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

transportation

● When the vehicle is raised on a lift with the engine running and the tires

are allowed to rotate freely

● When inspecting the vehicle using a drum tester such as a chassis dyna-

mometer or speedometer tester, or when using an on vehicle wheel bal-

ancer

● When a strong impact is applied to the front bumper or front grille, due to

an accident or other reasons

● If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the vehi-

cle has been in an accident or is malfunctioning

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

● When the tires are not properly inflated

● When the tires are very worn

● When tires of a size other than specified are installed

● When tire chains are installed

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

● If equipment (snow plow, etc.) that may obstruct the radar sensor or front

camera is temporarily installed to the vehicle

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Changing settings of the pre-collision system

■ Enabling/disabling the pre-collision system

The pre-collision system can be enabled/disabled on

(P. 98)

of the multi-information display.

The system is automatically enabled each time the engine switch is

turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or the

engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart

key system).

If the system is disabled, the

PCS warning light will turn on

and a message will be dis-

played on the multi-information

display.

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■ Changing the pre-collision warning timing

The pre-collision warning timing can be changed on

(P. 98) of

the multi-information display.

The operation timing setting is retained when the engine switch is

turned off.

1

Far

The warning will begin to oper-

ate earlier than with the default

timing.

2

Middle

This is the default setting.

3

Near

The warning will begin to oper-

ate later than with the default

timing.

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■ Operational conditions

The pre-collision system is enabled and the system determines that the pos-

sibility of a frontal collision with a vehicle or pedestrian is high.

Each function is operational at the following speeds:

● Pre-collision warning:

• Vehicle speed is between approximately 7 and 110 mph (10 and 180

km/h). (For detecting a pedestrian, vehicle speed is between approxi-

mately 7 and 50 mph [10 and 80 km/h].)

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

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

● Pre-collision brake assist:

• Vehicle speed is between approximately 20 and 110 mph (30 and 180

km/h). (For detecting a pedestrian, vehicle speed is between approxi-

mately 20 and 50 mph [30 and 80 km/h].)

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

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

● Pre-collision braking:

• Vehicle speed is between approximately 7 and 110 mph (10 and 180

km/h). (For detecting a pedestrian, vehicle speed is between approxi-

mately 7 and 50 mph [10 and 80 km/h].)

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

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

The system may not operate in the following situations:

● If a battery terminal has been disconnected and reconnected and then the

vehicle has not been driven for a certain amount of time

● If the shift lever is in R

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

tional)

●If the low speed four-wheel drive indicator is illuminated (only the pre-colli-

sion warning function will be operational)

■ Pedestrian detection function

The pre-collision system detects pedestri-

ans based on the size, profile, and motion

of a detected object. However, a pedes-

trian may not be detected depending on

the surrounding brightness and the

motion, posture, and angle of the

detected object, preventing the system

from operating properly. (P. 259)

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■ Cancelation of the pre-collision braking

If either of the following occur while the pre-collision braking function is oper-

ating, it will be canceled:

● The accelerator pedal is depressed strongly.

● The steering wheel is turned sharply or abruptly.

■ Conditions under which the system may operate even if there is no pos-

sibility of a collision

● In some situations such as the following, the system may determine that

there is a possibility of a frontal collision and operate.

• When passing a vehicle or pedestrian

• When changing lanes while overtaking a preceding vehicle

• When overtaking a preceding vehicle that is changing lanes

• When overtaking a preceding vehicle

that is making a left/right turn

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• When passing a vehicle in an oncom-

ing lane that is stopped to make a

right/left turn

• When driving on a road where relative

location to vehicle ahead in an adja-

cent lane may change, such as on a

winding road

• When rapidly closing on a vehicle ahead

• If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered, such as when the road sur-

face is uneven or undulating

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

poles, trees, or walls

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• When there is a vehicle, pedestrian,

or object by the roadside at the

entrance of a curve

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

tunnel or on an iron bridge

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

protrusion on the road surface or roadside

• When a crossing pedestrian

approaches very close to the vehicle

• When passing through a place with a

low structure above the road (low ceil-

ing, traffic sign, etc.)

• When passing under an object (bill-

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

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

or other barrier that opens and closes

• When using an automatic car wash

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• When driving through or under

objects that may contact the vehicle,

such as thick grass, tree branches, or

a banner

• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, etc. from a vehicle ahead

• When driving through steam or smoke

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

taken for a vehicle or pedestrian

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

truck or guardrail

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

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

present

■ Situations in which the system may not operate properly

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● In some situations such as the following, a vehicle may not be detected by

the radar sensor and front camera, preventing the system from operating

properly:

• If an oncoming vehicle is approaching your vehicle

• If a vehicle ahead is a motorcycle or bicycle

• When approaching the side or front of a vehicle

• If a preceding vehicle has a small rear end, such as an unloaded truck

• If a preceding vehicle has a low rear

end, such as a low bed trailer

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

• If a vehicle ahead has extremely high

ground clearance

• If a vehicle ahead is irregularly shaped, such as a tractor or side car

• If the sun or other light is shining directly on a vehicle ahead

• If a vehicle cuts in front of your vehicle or emerges from beside a vehicle

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• If a vehicle ahead makes an abrupt maneuver (such as sudden swerving,

acceleration or deceleration)

• When suddenly cutting behind a preceding vehicle

• When a vehicle ahead is not directly

in front of your vehicle

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

sandstorm

• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, etc. from a vehicle ahead

• When driving through steam or smoke

• When driving in a place where the surrounding brightness changes sud-

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

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

traffic, shines directly into the front camera

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

night or in a tunnel

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

amount of time

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

right turn

• While driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving on a curve

• If your vehicle is skidding

• If the front of the vehicle is raised or

lowered

• If the wheels are misaligned

• If a wiper blade is blocking the front camera

• The vehicle is wobbling.

• The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds.

• When driving on a hill

• If the radar sensor or front camera is misaligned

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LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

Summary of functions

When driving on roads with white (yellow) lines, this function alerts the

driver when the vehicle might depart from its lane.

The LDA system recognizes visi-

ble white (yellow) lines with the

camera sensor on the upper por-

tion of the windshield.

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Functions included in LDA system

◆ Lane departure alert function

When the system determines

that the vehicle might depart

from its lane, a warning is dis-

played on the multi-information

display and the warning buzzer

sounds to alert the driver.

When the warning buzzer

sounds, check the surrounding

road situation and carefully

operate the steering wheel to

move the vehicle back to the

center of the lane.

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◆ Vehicle sway warning function

When the vehicle is swaying or

appears as if it may depart from

its lane multiple times, the

warning buzzer sounds and a

message is displayed on the

multi-information display to alert

the driver.

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WARNING

■ Before using LDA system

Do not rely solely upon the LDA system. The LDA system does not auto-

matically drive the vehicle or reduce the amount of attention that must be

paid to the area in front of the vehicle. The driver must always assume full

responsibility for driving safely by paying careful attention to the surround-

ing conditions and operating the steering wheel to correct the path of the

vehicle. Also, the driver must take adequate breaks when fatigued, such as

from driving for a long period of time.

Failure to perform appropriate driving operations and pay careful attention

may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

■ To avoid operating LDA system by mistake

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

■ Situations unsuitable for LDA system

Do not use the LDA system in the following situations.

The system may not operate properly and lead to an accident, resulting in

death or serious injury.

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

● Objects or patterns that could be mistaken for white (yellow) lines are

present on the side of the road (guardrails, curbs, reflective poles, etc.).

● Vehicle is driven on a snow-covered road.

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

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

road repair.

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

work.

● Vehicle is driven in a construction zone.

■ Preventing LDA system malfunctions and operations performed by

mistake

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

lights.

● Do not modify the suspension etc. If the suspension etc. needs to be

replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.

● Do not install or place anything on the hood or grille. Also, do not install a

grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.).

● If your windshield needs repairs, contact your Toyota dealer.

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Turning LDA system on

Press the LDA switch to turn the

LDA system on.

The LDA indicator illuminates and

a message is displayed on the

multi-information display.

Press the LDA switch again to turn

the LDA system off.

When the LDA system is turned on

or off, operation of the LDA system

continues in the same condition

the next time the engine is started.

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Indications on multi-information display

The illustration used is intended as an example, and may differ from

the image that is actually displayed on the multi-information display.

1

LDA indicator

The illumination condition of the

indicator informs the driver of

the system operation status.

Illuminated in green:

LDA system is operating.

Flashing in Yellow:

Lane departure alert function is

operating.

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Lane departure alert function

display

Displayed when the multi-infor-

mation display is switched to

the driving assist system infor-

mation screen.

 Inside of displayed white lines

 Inside of displayed white lines

is white

is black

Indicates that the system is recog-

Indicates that the system is not

nizing white (yellow) lines. When

able to recognize white (yellow)

the vehicle departs from its lane,

lines or is temporarily canceled.

the white line displayed on the

side the vehicle departs from

flashes yellow.

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■ Operation conditions of each function

● Lane departure alert function

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

• LDA is turned on.

• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) or more.

• System recognizes white (yellow) lines.

• Width of traffic lane is approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.

• Turn signal lever is not operated.

• Vehicle is driven on a straight road or around a gentle curve with a radius

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

• No system malfunctions are detected. (P. 267)

● Vehicle sway warning function

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

• Setting for “Sway Warning” in

of the multi-information display is set to

“On”. (P. 98)

• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) or more.

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• Width of traffic lane is approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.

• No system malfunctions are detected. (P. 267)

■ Temporary cancellation of functions

When the operation conditions are no longer met, a function may be tempo-

rarily canceled. However, when the operation conditions are met again, oper-

ation of the function is automatically restored. (P. 265)

■ Lane departure alert function

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

back, etc.

■ Vehicle sway warning function

When the system determines that the

vehicle is swaying while the vehicle sway

warning function is operating, a buzzer

sounds and a warning message urging

the driver to rest and the symbol shown

in the illustration are simultaneously dis-

played on the multi-information display.

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

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

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

could not be recognized.

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■ Warning message

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

and the LDA indicator illuminates in amber, follow the appropriate trouble-

shooting procedure.

Warning message

Details/Actions

The system may not be operating

“LDA Malfunction

properly.

Visit Your Dealer”

 Have the vehicle inspected at your

Toyota dealer.

The operation conditions of the cam-

era sensor (temperature, etc.) are not

met.

 When the operation conditions of

the camera sensor

(temperature,

“Front Camera Unavailable”

etc.) are met, the LDA system will

become available. Turn the LDA

system off, wait for a little while,

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and then turn the LDA system back

on.

The LDA system is temporarily can-

celed due to a malfunction in a sensor

other than the camera sensor.

 Turn the LDA system off and follow

“LDA Unavailable”

the appropriate troubleshooting

procedures for the warning mes-

sage. Afterward, wait for a little

while, and then turn the LDA sys-

tem back on.

The LDA system cannot be used as

the vehicle speed is less than approxi-

“LDA Unavailable Below

mately 32 mph (50 km/h).

Approx 32MPH”

 Drive the vehicle at approximately

32 mph (50 km/h) or more.

If a different warning message is displayed, follow the instructions displayed

on the screen.

■ Customization

Some functions can be customized. (P. 557)

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Dynamic radar cruise control

Summary of functions

In vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehicle automatically

accelerates and decelerates to match the speed changes of the pre-

ceding vehicle even if the accelerator pedal is not depressed. In con-

stant speed control mode, the vehicle runs at a fixed speed.

Use the dynamic radar cruise control on freeways and highways.

● Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode (P. 272)

● Constant speed control mode (P. 277)

1

Display

2

Indicators

3

Set speed

4

Vehicle-to-vehicle

distance

switch

Cruise control switch

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WARNING

■Before using dynamic radar cruise control

● Driving safely is the sole responsibility of the driver. Do not rely solely on

the system, and drive safely by always paying careful attention to your sur-

roundings.

● The dynamic radar cruise control provides driving assistance to reduce the

driver's burden. However, there are limitations to the assistance provided.

Read the following conditions carefully. Do not overly rely on this system

and always drive carefully.

• When the sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead:

P. 279

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

may not function correctly: P. 280

● Set the speed appropriately depending on the speed limit, traffic flow, road

conditions, weather conditions, etc. The driver is responsible for checking

the set speed.

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● Even when the system is functioning normally, the condition of the preced-

ing vehicle as detected by the system may differ from the condition

observed by the driver. Therefore, the driver must always remain alert,

assess the danger of each situation and drive safely. Relying on this sys-

tem or assuming the system ensures safety while driving can lead to an

accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

● Switch the dynamic radar cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button

when not in use.

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Driving in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

This mode employs a radar sensor to detect the presence of vehicles

up to approximately 320 ft. (100 m) ahead, determines the current

vehicle-to-vehicle following distance, and operates to maintain a suit-

able following distance from the vehicle ahead.

Note that vehicle-to-vehicle distance will close in when traveling on long

downhill slopes.

Example of constant speed cruising

1

When there are no vehicles ahead

The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver. The desired vehicle-to-

vehicle distance can also be set by operating the vehicle-to-vehicle dis-

tance switch.

2

Example of deceleration cruising and follow-up cruising

When a preceding vehicle driving slower than the set speed

appears

When a vehicle is detected running ahead of you, the system automatically

decelerates your vehicle. When a greater reduction in vehicle speed is

necessary, the system applies the brakes (the stop lights will come on at

this time). The system will respond to changes in the speed of the vehicle

ahead in order to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle distance set by the driver.

Approach warning warns you when the system cannot decelerate suffi-

ciently to prevent your vehicle from closing in on the vehicle ahead.

Example of acceleration

3

When there are no longer any preceding vehicles driving slower

than the set speed

The system accelerates until the set speed is reached. The system then

returns to constant speed cruising.

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Setting the vehicle speed (vehicle-to-vehicle distance

control

mode)

Press the “ON-OFF” button to

1

activate the cruise control.

Radar cruise control indicator will

come on and a message will be

displayed on the multi-information

display.

Press the button again to deacti-

vate the cruise control.

If the “ON-OFF” button is pressed

and held for 1.5 seconds or more,

the system turns on in constant

speed control mode. (P. 277)

2

Accelerate or decelerate, with

accelerator pedal operation, to

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the desired vehicle speed (at or

above approximately

30 mph

[50 km/h]) and push the lever

down to set the speed.

Cruise control “SET” indicator will

come on.

The vehicle speed at the moment

the lever is released becomes the

set speed.

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Adjusting the set speed

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

is displayed.

1

Increases the speed

2

Decreases the speed

Fine adjustment: Momentarily

move the lever in the desired

direction.

Large adjustment: Hold the lever

up or down to change the speed,

and release when the desired

speed is reached.

In the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the set speed will be

increased or decreased as follows:

 For U.S. mainland and Hawaii

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

the lever is operated

Large adjustment: Increases or decreases in 1 mph (1.6 km/h) *¹ or 1 km/h

(0.6 mph)*² increments for as long as the lever is held

 Except for U.S. mainland and Hawaii

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

the lever is operated

Large adjustment: Increases or decreases in 5 mph (8 km/h)*¹ or 5 km/h

(3.1 mph)*² increments for as long as the lever is held

In the constant speed control mode (P. 277), the set speed will be

increased or decreased as follows:

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

the lever is operated

Large adjustment: The speed will continue to change while the lever is

held.

¹: When the set speed is shown in “MPH”

^*2: When the set speed is shown in “km/h”

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Changing the vehicle-to-vehicle distance (vehicle-to-vehicle dis-

tance control mode)

Pressing the switch changes the

Preceding

vehicle-to-vehicle distance as fol-

vehicle mark

lows:

1

Long

2

Medium

3

Short

The vehicle-to-vehicle distance is

set automatically to long mode

when the engine switch is turned to

the “ON” position (vehicles without

a smart key system) or IGNITION

ON mode (vehicles with a smart

key system).

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If a vehicle is running ahead of you, the preceding vehicle mark will also be

displayed.

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance settings (vehicle-to-vehicle distance

control mode)

Select a distance from the table below. Note that the distances shown

correspond to a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Vehicle-to-vehicle

distance increases/decreases in accordance with vehicle speed.

Distance options

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance

Long

Approximately 160 ft. (50 m)

Medium

Approximately 130 ft. (40 m)

Short

Approximately 100 ft. (30 m)

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Canceling and resuming the speed control

Pulling the lever toward you

1

cancels the speed control.

The speed setting is also canceled

when the brake pedal is

depressed.

Pushing the lever up resumes

2

the cruise control and returns

vehicle speed to the set speed.

However, cruise control does not resume when the vehicle speed

is

approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or less.

Approach warning (vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode)

When your vehicle is too close to

a vehicle ahead, and sufficient

automatic deceleration via the

cruise control is not possible, the

display will flash and the buzzer

will sound to alert the driver. An

example of this would be if

another driver cuts in front of you

while you are following a vehicle.

Depress the brake pedal to

ensure an appropriate vehicle-to-

vehicle distance.

■ Warnings may not occur when

In the following instances, warnings may not occur even when the

vehicle-to-vehicle distance is small.

● When the speed of the preceding vehicle matches or exceeds

your vehicle speed

● When the preceding vehicle is traveling at an extremely slow

speed

● Immediately after the cruise control speed was set

● When depressing the accelerator pedal

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Selecting constant speed control mode

When constant speed control mode is selected, your vehicle will main-

tain a set speed without controlling the vehicle-to-vehicle distance.

Select this mode only when vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

does not function correctly due to a dirty radar sensor, etc.

With the cruise control off,

1

press and hold the “ON-OFF”

button for 1.5 seconds or more.

Immediately after the

“ON-OFF”

button is pressed, the radar cruise

control indicator will come on.

Afterwards, it switches to the cruise

control indicator.

Switching to constant speed con-

trol mode is only possible when

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operating the lever with the cruise

control off.

Accelerate or decelerate, with

2

accelerator pedal operation, to

the desired vehicle speed (at or

above approximately

25 mph

[40 km/h]) and push the lever

down to set the speed.

Cruise control “SET” indicator will

come on.

The vehicle speed at the moment the lever is released becomes the set

speed.

Adjusting the speed setting: P. 274

Canceling and resuming the speed setting: P. 276

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■ Automatic cancelation of constant speed control mode

Constant speed control mode is automatically canceled in the following situa-

tions:

● Actual vehicle speed is more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below

the set vehicle speed.

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

● VSC is activated.

● TRAC is activated for a period of time.

● When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off.

● Pre-collision braking is activated.

If constant speed control mode is automatically canceled for any other rea-

son, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.

■ Brake system operation sound

If the brakes are applied automatically while the vehicle is in vehicle-to-vehi-

cle distance control mode, a brake system operation sound may be heard.

This does not indicate a malfunction.

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■ Warning messages and buzzers for dynamic radar cruise control

Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or

to inform the driver of the need for caution while driving. If a warning message

is shown on the multi-information display, read the message and follow the

instructions.

■ When the sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead

In the case of the following and depending on the conditions, operate the

brake pedal when deceleration of the system is insufficient or operate the

accelerator pedal when acceleration is required.

As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types of vehicles, the

approach warning (P. 276) may not be activated.

● Vehicles that cut in suddenly

● Vehicles traveling at low speeds

● Vehicles that are not moving in the same lane

● Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board, etc.)

● Motorcycles traveling in the same lane

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● When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the

detecting of the sensor

● When your vehicle is pointing upwards

(caused by a heavy load in the luggage

compartment, etc.)

● Preceding vehicle has an extremely

high ground clearance

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

may not function correctly

In the case of the following conditions, operate the brake pedal (or accelera-

tor pedal, depending on the situation) as necessary.

As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead, the system

may not operate properly.

● When the road curves or when the

lanes are narrow

● When steering wheel operation or your

position in the lane is unstable

● When the vehicle ahead of you decelerates suddenly

● When driving on a road surrounded by a structure, such as in a tunnel or on

a bridge

● While the vehicle speed is decreasing to the set speed after the vehicle

accelerates by depressing the accelerator pedal

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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)^

The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that uses rear side radar sen-

sors installed on the inner side of the rear bumper on the left and

right side to assist the driver in confirming safety when chang-

ing lanes.

System components

Multi-information display

1

Turning the Blind Spot Monitor on/

off.

2

Outside rear view mirror indica-

tors

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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 out-

side rear view mirror indicator on

the detected side will illuminate. If

the turn signal lever is operated

toward the detected side, the out-

side rear view mirror indicator will

flash.

Turning the Blind Spot Monitor on/off

The Blind Spot Monitor can be enabled/disabled on

screen of the

multi-information display. (P. 97)

When the Blind Spot Monitor is disabled, the BSM OFF indicator (P. 87)

will come on. Each time the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position

(vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart

entry & start system) then changed to the “ON” position (vehicles without

smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart

entry & start system), the Blind Spot Monitor will be enabled automatically.

: If equipped

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WARNING

■ To ensure the system can operate properly

Blind Spot Monitor sensors are installed behind the left and right sides of the

rear bumper respectively. Observe the following to ensure the Blind Spot

Monitor can function correctly.

● Keep the sensors and the surrounding

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.

282) will be displayed. In this situation,

clear off the dirt or snow and drive the

vehicle with the operation conditions of

the Blind Spot Monitor (P. 286) satis-

fied for approximately 10 minutes. If the

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warning message does not disappear,

have the vehicle inspected by your Toy-

ota 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 sensor is scratched or dented, or part of

them has become disconnected.

● Do not disassemble the sensor.

● Do not attach stickers or install accessories to the sensor or surrounding

area on the rear bumper.

● If a sensor or the rear bumper needs to be removed/installed or replaced,

contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any

reliable repairer.

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

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

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Blind Spot Monitor operation

■ Vehicles that can be detected by the Blind Spot Monitor

The Blind Spot Monitor uses radar sensors to detect the following

vehicles traveling in adjacent lanes and advises the driver of the

presence of such vehicles via the indicators on the outside rear

view mirrors.

Vehicles that are traveling in areas that are not visible using the

1

outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)

Vehicles that are approaching rapidly from behind in areas that

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are not visible using the outside rear view mirrors (the blind

spots)

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■ Blind Spot Monitor detection areas

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

The range of each detection area is:

1

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

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side of the vehicle cannot be detected.

2

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) forward of the rear bumper

3

Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from the rear bumper

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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, caus-

ing the outside rear view mirror indicator to illuminate or flash.

WARNING

■ Cautions regarding the use of the system

The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking

care to observe your surroundings.

The Blind Spot Monitor is a supplementary function which alerts the driver

that a vehicle is in a blind spot of the outside rear view mirrors or is

approaching rapidly from behind into a blind spot. Do not overly rely on the

Blind Spot Monitor.

As the function cannot judge if it is safe to change lanes, over reliance could

lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury. As the system may

not function correctly under certain conditions, the driver’s own visual confir-

mation of safety is necessary.

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