To set Smart Cruise Control speed
1. Push the button on the steering wheel to turn the system on. The cruise () indicator will illuminate.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed. The Smart Cruise Control speed can be set as follows:
3. Push the toggle switch down (SET-). The Set Speed and Vehicle-to- Vehicle Distance on the LCD display will illuminate.
4. Release the accelerator pedal. The desired speed will automatically be maintained.
If there is a vehicle in front of you, the speed may decrease to maintain the distance to the vehicle ahead.
On a steep grade, the vehicle may slow down or speed up slightly whilst going uphill or downhill.
Information
Vehicle speed may decrease on an upward slope and increase on a downward slope.
To increase Smart Cruise Control set speed
Follow either of these procedures:
CAUTION
Check the driving condition before using the toggle switch. Driving speed sharply increases, when you push up and hold the toggle switch.
To decrease the Smart Cruise Control set speed
Follow either of these procedures:
To temporarily accelerate with the Smart Cruise Control on
If you want to speed up temporarily when the Smart Cruise Control is on, depress the accelerator pedal. Increased speed will not interfere with Smart Cruise Control operation or change the set speed.
To return to the set speed, take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
If you push the toggle switch down (SET-) at increased speed, the cruising speed will be set again pedal.
Information
Be careful when accelerating temporarily, because the speed is not controlled automatically at this time even if there is a vehicle in front of you.
Seat belt warning
Driver’s seat belt warning
■ Instrument cluster
As a reminder to the driver, the seat belt warning light will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds each time you turn the ignition switch ON regardless of belt fastening.