suspension TOYOTA BZ4X 2022 Owners Manual (in English)

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3-1. Instrument cluster
Vehicle status information and indicators
• Display contents (AWD models only)
Select to display/not display the torque
distribution display.
• Drive information type
Select to change the drive information
type display between after start/after
reset.
• Drive information items
Select to set the first and second items
of the drive information display to any of
the following: average vehicle
speed/distance/elapsed time.
 Closing Display
Select to set the items displayed when
the power switch is turned off.
 Pop-up display
Select to enable/disable pop-up dis-
plays for each relevant system.
 Calendar
The year, month, and day can be set.
Default setting
Select to reset the meter display set-
tings to the default setting.
■Vehicle functions and settings
that can be changed
 P. 5 6 1
■Suspension of the settings display
●Some settings cannot be changed
while driving. When changing set- tings, park the vehicle in a safe place.
●If a warning message is displayed, operation of the settings display will be suspended.
Displays suggestions to the driver
in the following situations. To select
a response to a displayed sugges-
tion, use the meter control
switches.
■Suggestion to turn on the
headlights
If the headlight switch is in other
than or , and the vehicle
speed is 5 km/h (3 mph) or higher
for a certain amount of time when
the surroundings are dark, a sug-
gestion message will be displayed.
■Suggestion to turn off the
headlights
If the headlights are left on for a
certain amount of time after the
power switch has been turned off, a
suggestion message will be dis-
played.
When the headlight switch is in the
AUTO position: The message ask-
ing if you wish to turn the headlights
off is displayed. To turn the head-
lights off, select “Yes”.
If the driver’s door is opened after the
power switch is turned off, this sugges-
tion message will not be displayed.
NOTICE
■During setting up the display
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge,
ensure that the EV system is operat- ing while setting up the display fea-tures.
Suggestion function

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When the following unusual opera-
tion is performed with the accelera-
tor pedal depressed, the EV system
output may be restrained.
• When the shift position to R*.
• When the shift position is shifted
from P or R to forward drive shift
position such as D*.
When the system operates, a mes-
sage appears on the multi-informa-
tion display. Read the message and
follow the instruction.
NOTICE
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the
following situations. Hold the steering wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the
vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a
flat tire ( P.528)
■When encountering flooded
roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain, etc. Doing so
may cause the following serious dam- age to the vehicle:
●Short in electrical components
●Traction battery damage caused by
water immersion
In the event that you drive on a
flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to have any autho-rized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of transmission fluid, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
●Components connected to the trac-tion battery.
If the shift control system is damaged
by flooding, it may not be possible to
shift the shift position to P, or from P
to other positions. In this case, con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and
shift the shift position to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate sud-
denly if the accelerator pedal is acci- dentally depressed.
■When involved in a minor acci-dent
Damage to the traction battery or bat-
tery peripheral components could cause malfunctions. Even if it is a minor accident, have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Sudden start restraint con-
trol (Drive-Start Control
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5-4. Using the driving support systems
Use the meter control switches to
enable/disable the Toyota parking
assist-sensor. ( P. 1 7 6 )
1 Press or to select .
2 Press or to select
and then press .
When the Toyota parking assist-sensor
function is disabled, the Toyota parking
assist-sensor OFF indicator ( P.169)
illuminates.
To re-enable the system when it was
disabled, select on the multi-infor-
mation display, select and then
On. If disabled using this method, the
system will not be re-enabled by turning
the power switch off and then to ON.
Turning Toyota parking
assist-sensor on/off
WARNING
■Cautions regarding the use of
the system
There is a limit to the degree of recog- nition accuracy and control perfor-
mance that this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. The driver is always responsible for paying
attention to the vehicle’s surroundings and driving safely.
■To ensure the system can oper-ate properly
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in the vehi- cle being unable to be driven safely and possibly cause an accident.
●Do not damage the sensors, and always keep them clean.
●Do not attach a sticker or install an electronic component, such as a backlit license plate (especially fluo-
rescent type), fog lights, fender pole or wireless antenna near a radar sensor.
●Do not subject the surrounding area of the sensor to a strong impact. If
subjected to an impact, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer. If the front or rear bumper needs to be removed/installed or replaced,
contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●Do n ot m od i fy, d is a sse mb l e o r p ai n t the sensors.
●Do not attach a license plate cover.
●Keep your tires properly inflated.
■When to disable the function
In the following situations, disable the function as it may operate even though there is no possibility of a colli-
sion.
●Failing to observe the warnings
above.
●A non-genuine Toyota suspension
(lowered suspension, etc.) is installed.
■Notes when washing the vehicle
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
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5-4. Using the driving support systems
●Vehicles approaching from the park-
ing spaces next to your vehicle*
●The distance between the sensor and
approaching vehicle gets too close*: Depending on conditions, detection of
a vehicle and/or object may occur.
■Situations in which the system may not operate properly
The RCTA function may not detect vehi-
cles correctly in the following situations:
●When the sensor is misaligned due to
a strong impact to the sensor or its surrounding area
●When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc.,is covering the sensor or surrounding area on the position above 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 approach-ing with only a small gap between
each vehicle
●When a vehicle is approaching at high
speed
●When equipment that may obstruct a
sensor is installed, such as a towing eyelet, bumper protector (an addi-tional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier,
or snow plow
●When backing up on a slope with a
sharp change in grade
●When backing out of a sharp angle parking spot
●Immediately after the RCTA function is turned on
●Immediately after the EV system is started with the RCTA function on
●When the sensors cannot detect a vehicle due to obstructions
●When towing a trailer
●When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and the vehicle that enters the detection
area
●When a sensor or the area around a
sensor is extremely hot or cold
●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
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●When a sensor or the area around a
sensor is extremely hot or cold
●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
*: If equipped
RCD (Rear Camera
Detection)*
When the vehicle is backing
up, the rear camera detection
function can detect pedestri-
ans in the detection area
behind the vehicle. If a pedes-
trian is detected, a buzzer will
sound and an icon will be dis-
played on the multimedia dis-
play to inform the driver of the
pedestrian.
WARNING
■Cautions regarding the use of the system
The recognition and control capabili- ties for this system are limited.
The driver should always drive safely
by always being responsible without over relying on the system and have a understanding of the surrounding situ-
ations.
■To ensure the system can oper-
ate properly
Observe the following, otherwise there is the danger that could lead to
an accident.
●Always clean the camera without
damaging it.
●Do not install market electronic
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Driving
Pedestrian detection icon
Displayed automatically when a pedes-
trian is detected.
(Each time the power switch is turned
off then changed to ON, the RCD func-
tion will be enabled automatically.)
Use the meter control switches to
enable/disable the RCD function.
( P.176)
1 Press or to select .
2 Press or to select “RCD”
and then press .
When the RCD function is disabled, the driving assist information indicator ( P.169) illuminates. At this time, the
RCD indicator and “Rear Camera Detection OFF” will be displayed on the multi-information display.
If the rear camera detection func-
tion detects a pedestrian in the
detection area, the buzzer and
pedestrian detection will operate as
follows:
WARNING
●Do not subject the camera vicinity to strong impacts. If the vicinity is
subjected to a strong impact, have the vehicle inspected at any autho-rized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●Do not disassemble, remodel or paint the camera.
●Do not attach accessories or stick-ers to the camera.
●Do not install market protection parts (bumper trim, etc.) to the rear bumper.
●Maintain suitable tire air pressure.
●Make sure the back door is com-pletely closed.
■RCD function is turned off
In the following situations the system turns off. The RCD function may not
operate properly and thus there is the danger that an accident may occur.
●The contents mentioned above are not observed.
●Suspensions other than Toyota genuine parts are installed.
Multimedia display
Turning the RCD function
on/off
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Driving
ing such as a rain coat, long skirt, etc.,
making their silhouette obscure • Pedestrians whose body is partially hidden by an object, such as a cart or
umbrella • Pedestrians which are obscured by darkness, such as at night
●In some situations, such as the follow-ing, pedestrians may not be detected
by the rear camera detection function, preventing the function from operating properly:
• When backing up in inclement weather (rain, snow, fog, etc.)• When the rear camera is obscured
(dirt, snow, ice, etc., are attached) or scratched• When a very bright light, such as the
sun, or the headlights of another vehi- cle, shines directly into the rear cam-era
• When backing up in a place where the surrounding brightness changes sud-denly, such as at the entrance or exit
of a garage or underground parking lot• When backing up in a dim environ-
ment such as during dusk or in an underground parking lot• When the camera position and direc-
tion are deviated • When a towing hook is attached• When water droplets are flowing on
the camera lens • When the vehicle height is extremely changed (nose up, nose down)
• When tire chains or an emergency tire puncture repair kit is used• When the rear washer is operating
• If the suspension has been modified or tires of a size other than specified are installed.
• If an electronic component, such as a backlit license plate or rear fog light, is installed near the rear camera
• If a bumper protector, such as an additional trim strip, is installed to the rear bumper
■Situations in which the system may
operate unexpectedly
●Even though there are no pedestrians
in the detection area, some objects,
such as the following, may be detected, possibly causing the rear camera detection function to operate.
• Three dimensional objects, such as a pole, traffic cone, fence, or parked vehicle
• Moving objects, such as a car or motorcycle• Objects moving toward your vehicle
when backing up, such as flags or puddles (or airborne matter, such as smoke, steam, rain, or snow)
• Cobblestone or gravel roads, tram rails, road repairs, white lines, pedes-trian crossings or fallen leaves on the
road • Metal covers (gratings), such as those used for drainage ditches
• Objects reflected in a puddle or on a wet road surface• Shadows on the road
●In some situations, such as the follow-ing, the rear camera detection func-
tion may operate even though there are no pedestrians in the detection area.
• When backing up toward the roadside or a bump on the road• When backing up toward an
incline/decline • If the rear of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load
• If a bumper protector, such as an additional trim strip, is installed to the rear bumper
• If the orientation of the rear camera has been changed• If a towing eyelet is installed to the
rear of the vehicle • When water is flowing over the rear camera lens
• When the rear camera is obscured (dirt, snow, ice, etc., are attached) or scratched
• If there is a flashing light in the detec- tion area, such as the emergency flashers of another vehicle
• When a tire chains or an emergency tire puncture repair kit is used
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Driving
■Static Objects Around the
Vehicle (vehicles with
Advanced Park)
 P. 3 6 3
WARNING
■Cautions regarding the use of
the system
Do not overly rely on the system, as doing so may lead to an accident.
Always drive while checking the safety of the surroundings of the vehi-cle.
Depending on the vehicle and road conditions, weather, etc., the system may not operate.
The detection capabilities of sensors and radars are limited. Always drive while checking the safety of the sur-
roundings of the vehicle.
●The driver is solely responsible for
safe driving. Always drive carefully, taking care to observe your sur-roundings. The Parking Support
Brake system is designed to pro- vide support to lessen the severity of collisions. However, it may not
operate in some situations.
●The Parking Support Brake system
is not designed to stop the vehicle completely. Additionally, even if the system has stopped the vehicle, it
is necessary to depress the brake pedal immediately as brake control will be canceled after approximately
2 seconds.
●It is extremely dangerous to check
the system operations by intention- ally driving the vehicle into the direction of a wall, etc. Never
attempt such actions.
■When to disable the Parking Sup- port Brake
In the following situations, disable the
Parking Support Brake as the system may operate even though there is no possibility of a collision.
●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 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
●When equipment that may obstruct a sensor is installed, such as a tow-ing eyelet, bumper protector (an
additional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow
●When using automatic car washing devices
●If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the vehicle 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 a tire chains, compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture
repair kit is used
■Precautions for the suspension
Do not modify the suspension of the vehicle. If the height or tilt of the vehi-cle is changed, the sensors may not
be able to detect detectable objects and the system may not operate cor-rectly, possibly leading to an accident.

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■Assistance will be canceled
when
In situations such as the following,
Advanced Park operation will be
canceled.
As system operation has been can-
celed, begin the operation again or con-
tinue parking manually, using the
NOTICE
●When using Remote control func- tion, make sure carry an electronic
key in your pocket, etc.
●If an electronic key is held together
with a smartphone, etc., the elec- tronic key may not be able to be detected.
●When entering the vehicle after using Remote control function,
make sure that the electronic key is brought into the vehicle and all of the doors are closed.
●Vehicles with the Power Easy Access System: After getting in the
vehicle and deactivating the remote function, the seat return is done by wearing the seat belt or stepping on
the brake. Be sure to be carrying the elec-tronic key.
●If the power switch is turned off when Remote control function oper-
ation has finished or been can- celed, the doors will be locked automatically. However, if a door is
open, it may not be locked. Check the vehicle condition after Remote control function operation has fin-
ished.
●When the doors are locked after
Remote control function operation has finished or been canceled, an alarm may sound if someone is
detected inside the vehicle.
■Situations in which the function
may not operate correctly
●When the functions of the smart entry & start system may not oper-
ate correctly: P. 2 0 6
●When the vehicle is near fluores-
cent lights
■Radio wave interference
 P. 2 0 7
■Electronic key battery consump- tion
●When Remote control function is
being used, the electronic key bat- tery will be used as the electronic key will continuously send and
receive radio waves.
●If the electronic key battery is
depleted: P.499
■Situations in which the sensors
may not operate properly
 P. 3 3 5
●When using Remote control func-
tion, visibility of the area around the vehicle may be limited. Make sure to check the following when using
Remote control function.
• The vehicle and area around the
vehicle are clearly visible
• There are no people, animals, or
objects in the path of the vehicle
• An appropriate distance from the
vehicle can be maintained and the safety of yourself and others can be ensured
• Caution for the area around the vehicle is always maintained and
there is no potential for danger
• You can cancel Remote control
function immediately if necessary
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WARNING
●Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold
the vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use hill-start assist con-
trol to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so may lead to an acci-dent.
■When the TRC/ABS/VSC/Trailer Sway Control 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 TRC/VSC/Trailer Sway
Control systems are turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. As these are the systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driv-ing force, do not turn the
TRC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control sys- tems off unless necessary.Trailer Sway Control is part of the
VSC system and will not operate if VSC is turned off or experiences a malfunction.
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the
specified size, brand, tread pattern and total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to
the recommended tire inflation pres- sure level.The ABS, TRC, VSC and Trailer
Sway Control systems will not func- tion correctly if different tires are installed on the vehicle.
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer for further information
when replacing tires or wheels.
■Handling of tires and the suspen- sion
Using tires with any kind of problem
or modifying the suspension will affect the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.
■Trailer Sway Control precaution
The Trailer Sway Control system is
not able to reduce trailer sway in all situations. Depending on many fac-tors such as the conditions of the
vehicle, trailer, road surface and driv- ing environment, the Trailer Sway Control system may not be effective.
Refer to your trailer owner’s manual for information on how to tow your trailer properly.
■If trailer sway occurs
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead. Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning
the steering wheel.
●Begin releasing the accelerator
pedal immediately but very gradu- ally to reduce speed. Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehi-
cle brakes. If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your
vehicle and trailer should stabilize. ( P.237)
■Secondary Collision Brake
Do not rely solely upon the Secondary Collision Brake. This system is
designed to help reduce the possibil- ity of further damage due to a second-ary collision, however, that effect
changes according to various condi- tions. Overly relying on the system may result in death or serious injury.