TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 2015 J200 Owners Manual

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■Smear effect
■ Flicker effect
When the camera is used under fluorescent lights, sodium lights, mercury
lights etc., the lights and the illuminated areas may appear to flicker.
■ Display settings
Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”
If a bright light, such as sunlight reflected
off the vehicle body, is picked up by the
camera, a smear effect
* characteristic to
the camera may occur.
*: Smear effect A phenomenon that
occurs when a bright light is picked up
by the camera; when transmitted by the
camera, the li ght source will appear to
have streaks of light emanating from it.
The streaks will also appear when the
light source is in the vehicle icon area.

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■If the message “System is initializing.” is displayed
“System is initializing.” will be displayed
on the screen under the following condi-
tions:
• The battery has been reinstalled.
• The steering wheel has been movedwhile the battery was being rein-
stalled.
• Battery power is low.
• The steering sensor has been rein- stalled.
• There is a malfunction in the signals being output by the steering sensor.
Initialize the system by performing either
of the procedures below:
• Drive for a short period of time whilekeeping the steering wheel straight.
• Stop the vehicle, and turn the steer- ing wheel as far as it will go to the
left and right. On the system initial-
ization screen, touch the “?” button
to display the operating procedure.
If this does not resolve the symptom,
have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.

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CAUTION
■When using the Multi-terrain Monitor system
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in
death or serious injuries:
●Never depend solely on the monitor system.
● Always check visually and with the mirrors to confirm your intended path is
clear.
● Depicted distances between objects and flat surfaces differ from actual
distances.
● Do not use the system if the hood or doors are open.
■ Conditions which may affect the Multi-terrain Monitor system
●If the front or the rear of the vehicle or the outside rear view mirror has
been hit, the camera’s position and mounting angle may have changed.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
● As the camera has a water proof construction, do not detach, disassemble
or modify it. This may cause incorrect operation.
● Rapid temperature changes, such as when hot water is poured on the
vehicle in cold weather, may cause the system to function abnormally.
● If the camera lens is dirty, it cannot transmit a clear image. Rinse with
water and wipe with a soft cloth. If the camera lens is extremely dirty, wash
with a mild cleanser and rinse.
● Do not strongly rub the camera lens. If the camera lens is scratched, it
cannot transmit a clear image.
● Do not allow organic solvent, car wax, window cleaner or glass coat to
adhere to the camera. If this happens, wipe it off as soon as possible.
● The displayed image may be darker and moving images may be slightly
distorted when the system is cold.
● Situations unsuitable for Multi-terrain Monitor
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow
• When using tire chains

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CAUTION
■Conditions which may affect the Multi-terrain Monitor system
●If the tires are changed, the position of the guide lines displayed on the
screen may be incorrect. When changing the tires, consult your Toyota
dealer.
● Depending on the circumstances of the vehicle (number of passengers,
amount of luggage, etc.), the position of the guide lines displayed on the
screen may change. Be sure to check visually behind and all around the
vehicle before proceeding.
● Depending on the overall length of the vehicle (if a frontal protection sys-
tem is installed or the bumper has been replaced, etc.), the position of the
distance guidelines displayed on the front monitor may change. Be sure to
check visually behind and all around the vehicle before proceeding.
● When washing the vehicle, do not apply intensive bursts of water to the
camera or camera area. Doing so may result in the camera malfunction-
ing.
NOTICE
■When using the Multi-terrain Monitor
●Even if an obstacle is no longer visible on the side monitor, do not turn the
steering wheel further in the direction the vehicle is turning until the vehicle
has moved completely past the obstacle. If the steering wheel is turned to
full lock, the vehicle will turn in the smallest possible turning circle, and
may collide with the obstacle.
● It may be difficult to judge distance with the image from the front camera
due to the characteristics of the lens. Drive carefully while checking the
actual distance to the obstacles displayed on the screen. Also, give your
full attention to sudden bumps in the road.

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Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following sys-
tems operate automatically in res ponse to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and
should not be relied upon too heavi ly when operating the vehicle.
■Multi Terrain ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if
the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface, or in off-
road conditions (such as rough roads, sand and mud).
■ Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed, when the system detects a panic stop situation.
■VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning
on slippery road surfaces.
■Active TRAC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the 4 wheels from spinning
when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads.
■Hill-start assist control
Helps to prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when starting on an
incline or slippery slope.
■KDSS (Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System)
KDSS helps to ensure ride comfort and handling response by using a
hydraulic control system to control the suspension stabilizer bars in
response to road surface and driving conditions during cornering or off-
road driving.
■VGRS (Variable Gear Rati o Steering) (if equipped)
Helps to adjust the wheel turning angle in accordance with the vehicle
speed and steering wheel movement.
■PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if equipped)
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When the VSC/Trailer Sway Control/Active TRAC/hill-start assist
control systems are operating
The slip indicator light flashes to
indicate that the VSC/Trailer
Sway Control/Active TRAC/hill-
start assist control systems have
been engaged.
The stop lights and high mounted
stoplight turn on when the hill-
start assist control system or
Trailer Sway Control is operating.
■Trailer Sway Control
Helps the driver to control trailer sway by selectively applying brake
pressure for individual wheels and reducing engine torque when trailer
sway is detected.
Trailer Sway Control is part of the VSC system and will not operate if
VSC turned off or experiences a malfunction.

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To disable Active TRAC and/or VSC and Trailer Sway Control
If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, Active TRAC, VSC and
Trailer Sway Control may reduce power from the engine to the
wheels. You may need to turn the system off to enable you to rock the
vehicle in order to free it.
■ Turning off Active TRAC
Quickly push and release the
button to turn off Active TRAC.
The “TRAC OFF” will be shown
on the multi-information display.
This mode can be used when the
transfer mode is H4.
Push the button again to turn the
system back on.
■Turning off Active TRAC, VS C and Trailer Sway Control
Push and hold the button for
more than 3 seconds while the
vehicle is stopped to turn off
Active TRAC, VSC and Trailer
Sway Control.
The VSC OFF indicator light will
come on and the “TRAC OFF” will
be shown on the multi-information
display.
Push the button again to turn the
system back on.

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■When the message is displayed on th e multi-information display show-
ing that TRAC has been disabled even if the VSC OFF switch has not
been pressed
Active TRAC, hill-start assist control, Crawl Control cannot be operated.
Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Automatic reactivation of Active T RAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control
Turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off after turning off the Active
TRAC and VSC systems will automatically re-enable them.
■ Automatic Active TRAC reactivation
If only the Active TRAC system is turned off, the Active TRAC system will
turn on when vehicle speed increases.
■ Automatic Active TRAC, VSC and Tr ailer Sway Control reactivation
If the Active TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control are turned off, the sys-
tems will not turn on even when vehicle speed increases.
■ If the brake system overheats
The brake system may overheat. In this case, a buzzer will sound, and the
“TRAC OFF” will be displayed on the multi-information display, and Active
TRAC and hill-start assist control will be temporarily inoperable. In this
event, stop the vehicle immediately in a safe place, and allow the brake sys-
tem to cool down sufficiently until the “TRAC OFF” on the multi-information
display go off. (There is no problem with continuing normal driving.)

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■Sounds and vibrations caused by the Multi Terrain ABS, brake assist,
Active TRAC, VSC, Trailer Sway Cont rol, hill-start assist control and
VGRS
● 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 are
operating. 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 after the Multi Terrain ABS is acti-
vated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the Multi Terrain ABS is activated.
■ Hill-start assist control is operational when
●The shift lever is in “D” or “S”.
● The brake pedal is not depressed.
■ VGRS is disabled in the following situations
●During stopping or the steering wheel has been moved for a long time
while driving at lower speeds.
● After the engine is restarted at less than -22 F (-30 C).
● If you disconnect the battery with the steering wheel turned, the center
position of the steering wheel could be slightly and temporary hanged. To
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CAUTION
Any of the following conditions may result in an accident which could cause
death or serious injury:
■The Multi Terrain ABS does no t operate effectively when
● The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).
● The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on the wet or slick
road.
■ Stopping distance when the Multi Terrain ABS is operating may exceed
that of normal conditions
The Multi Terrain ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping dis-
tance. Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, espe-
cially in the following situations.
● 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 wi th potholes or uneven roads
■ Active TRAC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the Active TRAC is operating.
Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.
■ If the hill-start assist contro l does not operate effectively
Do not overly rely on the hill-start assist control. The hill-start assist control
may not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered in ice.
■ When Active TRAC, VSC and Tr ailer Sway Control are off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. As there are systems to help ens ure vehicle stability and driving force,
do not turn off Active TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control unless neces-
sary.