Contents: Turning on the system ↓ Setting the desired speed ↓ Cancel preset speed ↓ Return to higher speed ↓ Return to lower speed ↓ Resuming the preset speed ↓ Cruise control system failure…↓
The cruise control function allows you to drive the car at a desired speed above 40 km/h, even if you take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Cruising speed can be maintained at a higher or lower level within the engine's performance range, although a small change in speed may occur when upshifting or downshifting. On steep hills, a greater change in speed may occur, so it is best to drive the vehicle without resorting to cruising mode.
Caution: To ensure maximum control over the vehicle's movement, do not use the cruise control when driving in heavy traffic, changing traffic conditions or on slippery surfaces (wet, covered with ice or snow) roads, as well as in strong winds.
Avoid increasing the speed when driving downhill. If the vehicle speed is too fast due to the cruise mode setting, cancel the cruise function and downshift to use engine braking to slow down.
Turning on the system
To control the cruise control, press the button "CRUISE ON*OFF". This will turn on the system. The light indicator on the dashboard will show that you can now set the desired cruising speed of the car. A second press will turn the system off completely.
Setting the desired speed
On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the transmission should be placed in the "D" position before setting the cruising speed.
Set the vehicle to the desired speed, press the control down in the direction of "SET/COAST" and release it. This will set the desired vehicle speed. If the speed is not satisfactory, move the lever up for a faster speed or move it down for a slower speed. Each shift changes the speed setting by 1.6 km/h. Now you can take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
If acceleration is required – for example when overtaking – press the accelerator pedal hard enough to exceed the set speed. When you release it, the car will return to the speed set before acceleration.
Attention! For manual transmission:
When driving a vehicle with the cruise control on, do not switch to neutral without pressing the clutch pedal, as this may cause the engine to run out of steam or overspeed.
Cancel preset speed
You can cancel the preset vehicle speed:
- by pulling the lever in the "CANCEL" direction and releasing it;
- pressing the brake pedal;
- pressing the clutch pedal (manual transmission).
If the vehicle speed becomes less than 40 km / h, the preset speed will be automatically canceled. If the vehicle speed drops below 16 km / h of the pre-set speed, the pre-set speed will also be automatically canceled. If the preset speed is automatically canceled in other cases other than those listed above, check the vehicle with your Toyota dealer.
Return to higher speed
Push the lever upwards in the direction of "RES/ACC" and hold it in this position. Release the lever when the desired speed is reached. While the lever is pressed, the car will gradually gain speed. But to return to a higher speed faster, you should accelerate the car and then push the lever downwards in the direction of "SET/COAST".
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Return to lower speed
Press the lever down in the "SET/COAST" direction and hold it there. Release the lever when the desired speed is reached. While the lever is pressed, the vehicle will gradually slow down. However, to return to a lower speed more quickly, slow down the vehicle and then press the lever down in the "SET/COAST" direction. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, even if you disengage the upshift while the cruise control is engaged, engine braking will not be performed because the cruise control is not cancelled. To reduce vehicle speed, return to a slower speed using the cruise control lever or by pressing the brake pedal. If you use the brake pedal, the cruise control will be cancelled.
Resuming the preset speed
If the preset speed is cancelled by shifting the governor lever or pressing the brake pedal or clutch pedal, pushing the lever upward in the "RES/ACC" direction will restore the speed set before cancellation. However, if the vehicle speed drops below 40 km/h, the preset speed will not be restored.
Cruise control system failure warning signal
If the "CRUISE" indicator light on the instrument panel flashes while using the cruise control, press the button "CRUISE ON*OFF" to turn off the system, and then press the button again to turn on the system. If any of the following occurs, there is a problem with the cruise system:
- the indicator light does not light up;
- the indicator light is flashing again;
- the indicator light goes out after lighting up.
In this case, contact your Toyota dealer to have the vehicle checked.