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■Operating conditions of each function of the pre-collision system
The pre-collision syst em is enabled and the system determines t hat the pos-
sibility of a frontal c ollision with a detected object is high.
However, the system will not operate in the follo wing situations:
●When the vehicle has not been driven a certain amount after a t erminal of
the 12-volt battery has been d isconnected and reconnected
●When the shift position is in R
●When the VSC OFF indicator is illuminated (only the pre-collision warning
function will be operational)
The following are the operational speeds and cancelation condit ions of each
function:
●Pre-collision warning
While the pre-collision warning is operating, if the steering w heel is operated
heavily or suddenly, the pre-co llision warning may be canceled.
●Pre-collision brake assist
Detectable objectsVehicle speedRelative speed between
your vehicle and object
Preceding vehicles, stopped vehiclesApproximately 3 to 110 mph (5 to 180 km/h)Approximately 3 to 110 mph (5 to 180 km/h)
Oncoming vehiclesApproximately 20 to 110 mph (30 to 180 km/h)Approximately 50 to 130 mph (80 to 220 km/h)
BicyclesApproximately 3 to 50 mph (5 to 80 km/h)Approximately 3 to 50 mph (5 to 80 km/h)
PedestriansApproximately 3 to 50 mph (5 to 80 km/h)Approximately 3 to 50 mph (5 to 80 km/h)
Preceding motorcycles, stopped motorcyclesApproximately 3 to 110 mph (5 to 180 km/h)Approximately 3 to 50 mph (5 to 80 km/h)
Oncoming motorcyclesApproximately 20 to 110 mph (30 to 180 km/h)Approximately 20 to 110 mph (30 to 180 km/h)
Detectable objectsVehicle speedRelative speed between your vehicle and object
Preceding vehicles, stopped vehiclesApproximately 20 to 110 mph (30 to 180 km/h)Approximately 7 to 110 mph (10 to 180 km/h)
BicyclesApproximately 20 to 50 mph (30 to 80 km/h)Approximately 20 to 50 mph (30 to 80 km/h)

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*: If equipped
WARNING
●When the outside rear view mir-
ror is closed, the side sensors
or side cameras cannot detect
objects.
●If the 12-volt battery was dis-
charged or has been removed
and installed, fold and extend
the outside rear view mirrors.
RCTA (Rear Cross Traf-
fic Alert)*
The RCTA function uses the
BSM rear side radar sen-
sors installed behind the
rear bumper. This function
is intended to assist the
driver in checking areas
that are not easily visible
when backing up.
WARNING
■Cautions regarding the use of
the system
The driver is solely responsible for
safe driving. Always drive safely,
taking care to observe your sur-
roundings.
The RCTA function is only a sup-
plementary function which alerts
the driver that a vehicle is
approaching from the right or left
at the rear of the vehicle.
As the RCTA function may not
function correctly under certain
conditions, the driver’s own visual
confirmation of safety is neces-
sary.
Over reliance on this function may
lead to an accident resulting
death or serious injury.
■To ensure the system can
operate properly
 P. 3 0 3

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Driving
Time
EV system output restriction
control begins operating
(System determines that pos-
sibility of collision with
detected object is high)
 Figure 3 When EV system
output restriction control and
brake control operates
EV system output
Braking force
Time
EV system output restriction
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 Parki ng Support Brake,
the Parking Suppor t Brake will be
disabled and the driving assist infor- mation indicator will illuminate. If the
Parking Support Brake operates
unnecessarily, brake control can be
canceled by depre
ssing the brake
pedal or waiting for approximately 2
seconds for it to automatically be
canceled. Then, the vehicle can be
operated by depressing the acceler-
ator pedal.
■Re-enabling the Parking Sup-
port Brake
To re-enable the Parking Support
Brake when it has been disabled
due to operation of the Parking Sup-
port Brake, either enable the system
again ( P.333), or turn the power
switch off and then back to ON.
Additionally, if a ny of the following
conditions are m et, the system will
be re-enabled automatically and the
driving assist inf ormation indicator
will turn off:
●The P shift position is selected
●The object is no longer detected in
the traveling direction of the vehi-
cle
●The traveling direction of the vehi-
cle changes*
*
: Except when the pedestrian rear of the vehicle operated.
■Intuitive parkin g assist-sensor
buzzer
Regardless of whethe r the intuitive
parking assist-s ensor buzzer is
enabled or not, if the PKSB (Parking
Support Brake) system is enabled,
the front or rear s ensors detect a
static object and brake control is
performed, the intuitive parking
assist-sensor bu zzer will sound to
notify the driver o f the approximate
distance to the object.
■If a 12-volt battery terminal has
been disconnected and recon-
nected
The system needs to be initialized.
To initialize the system, drive the
vehicle straight ahead for 5 seconds
or more at a speed of approximately

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WARNING
●Only use Remote control func-
tion on level road surfaces
which are not slick. Do not use
Remote control function for
parking spaces on a downward
or upward incline.
●While Remote control function
is operating, if a malfunction or
system limitation is detected,
the following will occur automat-
ically:
• Remote control function will be canceled
• The vehicle will stop
• The shift position will change to P and the parking brake will be
engaged
• The power switch will turn off
(for some malfunctions, the
power switch will not turn off or
cannot be turned off. Enter the
vehicle and take corrective
action accordin g to the mes-
sage displayed on the smart-
phone.)
• The doors will remain locked
●When starting Remote control
function, unlock the doors with
wireless remote control by elec-
tronic key.
●When Remote control function
is operating, the driver should
remain within approximately 9.8
ft. (3 m) of the vehicle. If the
driver becomes more than
approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m)
away, Remote control function
will be suspend ed and a mes-
sage will be displayed on the
smartphone. Re mote control
function operation can be
resumed by approaching the
vehicle.
●The headlights will be turned on
if the surrounding area is dark.
●If system operation is canceled
due to a malfunction, the emer-
gency flashers will flash.
The emergency flashers will
turn off if any of the following
conditions are met:
• A door is opened
• 3 minutes have elapsed since the emergency flashers began
flashing
●Remote control function can
only be started when the follow-
ing conditions are met:
• When the EV system is starting, after assist mode is selected
• When the power switch is off
• When the remote air condition- ing is operating
●After unlocking the doors using
the wireless remote control, if
the doors are lo cked using the
smart entry function, the lock
operation may be delayed.
NOTICE
■Precautions for use
Advanced Park
If the 12-volt battery was dis-
charged or has been removed
and installed, fold and extend the
outside rear view mirrors.
■When using Remote control
function

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NOTICE
●Check the battery charge level
of the smartphon e before using
Remote control function. If the
battery of the smartphone dies
while operating Remote control
function, assist will be sus-
pended. Also, if the battery
charge level of the smartphone
is 20% or less when attempting
to start Remote control function,
Remote control function will not
be started.
●Turn on the Bluetooth communi-
cation function of the smart-
phone before using Remote
control function. Remote con-
trol function cannot be used if
the Bluetooth function is off.
●Do not turn off the Bluetooth
function of the smartphone or
disconnect from the multimedia
system while using Remote
control function. If the vehicle
cannot be connected to via
Bluetooth, Remote control func-
tion cannot be used.
●While using Remote control
function, if a call is received,
etc., and another app is
opened, Remote control func-
tion will be suspended. Assist
can be resumed if the Remote
Park app is reopened within 3
minutes. If 3 minutes or more
elapse, assist will be canceled.
●While using Remote control
function, if the home button or
power button of the smartphone
is pressed and the screen is
locked, Remote control function
will be suspended. Assist can
be resumed if the Remote Park
app is reopened within 3 min-
utes. If 3 minutes or more
elapse, assist will be canceled.
●Do not use the Remote Park
app with devices other than
those which operation has been
confirmed by the maker. Other-
wise the system may not oper-
ate correctly.
●When the ambient temperature
is low, it may take time for the
system to start, due to 12-volt
battery charging.
●If the 12-volt battery voltage
drops, assistance will be can-
celed.
●When using Remote control
function on a slope, the vehicle
speed will be slower and the
distance that th e vehicle will
approach objects will become
longer than when on a level
road surface.
●If a system temporary failure
occurs, after th e vehicle is
stopped by the electronic park-
ing brake or the shift position
being changed to P, the power
switch may turn off and the sys-
tem may be canceled. In this
case, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
●If a system malfunction occurs,
assistance may be temporarily
suspended. If the system
returns to normal, operation can
be resumed. Follow the content
on the smartphone screen to
resume operation.
●Remote control function cannot
be started if the EV system has
been started using an aftermar-
ket remote starter.

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Cameras and sensors are used
to detect parked vehicles, mak-
ing it easier to identify parking
spaces.
Front camera
Side cameras
Rear camera
Sensors
 P.311
■Camera images
As special cameras are used, the
colors in displaye d images may dif-
fer from the actual color.
■Precautions for use
For details on the following, refer to
“MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.
●Displayable range of the screens
●Cameras
●Differences between displayed
images and the actual road
●Differences between displayed
images and the actual objects
■Detection range of the cameras
and sensors
●If a parked vehicle is behind the
target parking space and the dis-
tance between it and the vehicle
NOTICE
●After Remote control function
completes, the parking brake
will be engaged as per regula-
tions. As the parking brake may
freeze and not be able to be
released, avoid using Remote
control function in extremely
cold areas. Also, if the parking
brake freezes, it may make a
noise when it is released. How-
ever, this does not indicate a
malfunction.
●Do not use the remote function
with an electronic key that has a
depleted battery.
●The remote function cannot be
started while the vehicle
charging connector is con-
nected. If support is accidentally
started, it may end abnormally.
Type of Advanced Park
cameras and sensors

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3Press the Advanced Park
main switch.
If the switch is pressed while assis-
tance is being performed, the assis-
tance will be canceled.
4Select the button dis-
played on the multimedia dis-
p l a y.
NOTICE
●When using Remote control
function, make sure carry an
electronic key in your pocket,
etc.
●If an electronic key is held
together with a smartphone,
etc., the electronic key may not
be able to be detected.
●Remote control function cannot
be used when carrying only a
digital key. The driver should
always carry the electronic key.
●When entering the vehicle after
using Remote control function,
make sure that the electronic
key is brought i nto the vehicle
and all of the doors are closed.
●If the power switch is turned off
when Remote control function
operation has finished or been
canceled, the doors will be
locked automatica lly. However,
if a door is open , it may not be
locked. Check the vehicle con-
dition after Remote control func-
tion operation has finished.
●When the doors are locked after
Remote control function opera-
tion has finished or been can-
celed, an alarm may sound if
someone is detected inside the
vehicle.
■Situations in which the func-
tion may not operate cor-
rectly
●When the functions of the smart
entry & start system may not
operate correctly: P. 1 9 0
●When the vehicle is near fluo-
rescent lights
■Radio wave interference
 P. 1 9 1
■Electronic key battery con-
sumption
●When Remote control function
is being used, the electronic key
battery will be used as the elec-
tronic key will continuously send
and receive radio waves.
●If the electronic key battery is
depleted: P. 4 9 7
■Situations in which the sen-
sors may not operate prop-
erly
 P. 3 1 4
●When using Remote control
function, visibility of the area
around the vehicle may be lim-
ited. Make sure to check the fol-
lowing when using Remote
control function:

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5-5.Driving tips
 Use fluids that are appropriate
to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Power control unit coolant
• Heater 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.
Perform the following according
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.
Pre-winter preparations
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so m ay 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
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 specifi ed 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 regenerative
braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before
entering a curve to ensure that
vehicle control is maintained.
●Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing
Assist).
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.
Before driving the vehicle

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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 the water damage
Take all necessary safety mea-
sures to ensure that water dam-
age to the traction battery, EV
system or other components does
not occur.
●Water entering the motor com-
partment may cause severe
damage to the EV system.
●Water entering the transmis-
sion will cause deterioration in
transmission quality. The mal-
function indicator may come on,
and the vehicle may not be driv-
able.
●Water can wash the grease
from wheel bearings, causing
rusting and premature failure,
and may also enter the tran-
saxle 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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1Press the automatic mode
switch.
The dehumidification function begins to operate. Air outlets and
fan speed are automatically
adjusted according to the tempera-
ture setting and humidity.
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,
perform any of the following pro-
cedures:
 Press the “SYNC” mode
switch.
 Adjust the front passenger’s
side temperature setting.
The indicator comes on when the
“SYNC” mode is on.
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.
■To prevent burns
●Do not touch the rear view mir-
ror surfaces when the outside
rear view mirror defoggers are
on.
●Vehicles with windshield wiper
de-icer: Do not touch the glass
at lower part of the windshield
or to the side of the front pillars
when the windshield wiper de-
icer is on.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not leave the air conditioning
system on longer than necessary
when the EV 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 conditioning
system, such as the evaporator, is
to be replaced, it must be
replaced with a new one.
Using automatic mode
Adjusting the temperature
for driver and front pas-
senger seats separately
(“SYNC” mode)