How To Use Toyota Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0

[@CarDietrich]

If this video helped you, please consider subscribing to my KZbin channel! It would help me out, it's free to you, and in all likelihood KZbin will never even recommend any more of videos to you lol

[@TonyBWO]

Love this feature. Used it for a 4 hour road trip each way. Really helps with road fatigue and getting tired. You’re able to enjoy more scenery.

[@Nilcha-2]

Seeing your video for the third time. First time, when I bought the car just to understand the difference in standard cruise control and the new adaptive cruise control. The second time, after I used the ACC and wanted to know more about all the buttons and settings. The third time, when I got stuck in a traffic jam and was pondering if the ACC would work in this situation. Off course I could have tried it, but better to check with some expert before doing it than repenting later. Thank you so much for this wonderful video 👍

[@LanceMillerSeattle]

First day with my 2024 Corolla Cross and your video definitely helped speed up my learning curve.

[@neehalsingh4322]

I have the same model as you for 2 months and trust me this system is so amazing , I drived 180km and most of it with cruise control and it was amazing

[@solfergav]

I took a MY23 Corolla for a test drive yesterday with TSS 3.0 - wish I'd watched this beforehand, as its the first time I've used one of these systems. All makes perfect sense now I've seen this. Excellently described, thank you!

[@CarDietrich]

Thank you for watching!

[@raysibley9721]

Thank you! I just got a new Toyota and am using KZbin videos to help me figure things out. I keep coming back to your video for pointers on the dynamic radar cruise control - which is awesome and still a bit scary. I have noticed that after stopping, my car responds better to my pressing the resume button better than my tapping the gas.

[@akaviral5476]

Thanks so much! I was confused about not having a "set" button, and the extra tips helped

[@simonrhys-phillips3037]

New Toyota Corolla owner - this has helped me understand the system a lot (finding the manual a bit tricky)! Thank you from Wales (UK)

[@CarDietrich]

Glad it helped!

[@dianebloyer8721]

Explained what I was looking for...button explanation vital.

[@dlorde]

Thanks for this - coming from the previous Safety Sense version (on a Yaris) it was a bit confusing that they changed the button functions but kept roughly the same layout. It didn't help that the factory supplied manual was for the previous version! They've done a good job smoothing out the system driving inputs which were a bit clunky in the earlier versions. I guess the longer range and wider view of the camera and radar help with that.

[@MrCuddles86]

I freaked out yesterday! Literally thought my car was breaking 😂

[@ShaneNelson]

It was breaking, it just wasn't broken!😏😏

[@SolidSL510]

Thanks for the help, I just picked up my 23’ SE Hybrid AWD

[@henrywoo2247]

Very clear and helpful guidelines and explanation

[@diamondtran8331]

Very educational. Thanks for sharing.

[@jimmcbennett2995]

Great video, owners manual wasn't real clear and learning the buttons while driving is not safe. We have a 24 Corolla Cross and now I think I will be able to use this feature as it is designed . Thanks

[@JodiAllen-s7n]

Thanks so much. Now I have courage to try it in my Corolla cross.

[@user-if4ux9io8q]

It was pretty scary at first when I didn’t know it was on in my new car. The wheel didn’t seem like it wanted me to merge onto the freeway and I thought I was getting hit. I’m going to try it again and actually learn how to use it.

[@jayinvestments163]

Amazing review. Never used cruise control in any car of my cars until today. Wanted to make sure I knew what I was doing before trying it again ! Also I heard you’re not supposed to use cruise control on a new car under 500 miles ??

[@CarDietrich]

The old logic was you shouldn’t use cruise control during the first 500 or 1,000 miles because it was bad to hold the engine at one RPM for extended periods of time, but the good news is with Adaptive Cruise Control it varies the speed of the car (and therefore the engine) with the speed of traffic so have at it!

[@BamaJoeBob]

Excellent video with the best and most concise explanation! I have a 2025 SE and this still applies. I noticed on a well marked highway the car slightly turns the steering where with the curves of the road. I guess that is part of the lane assist feature?

[@jasonlo8780]

"It goes to 70 until you hit something" hahaha that was funny

[@rkr894able]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@grrmonkey]

Do you have to press resume once you come to a complete stop? I'm mostly interested in the feature for highway traffic

[@CarDietrich]

If the car is only stopped for a very brief moment it will start moving again on it own. If it's longer than two or three seconds you will have to push the button or tap the gas pedal to get it moving again

[@asmokingp3005]

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[@Hartbreak1]

The only thing I don’t like of the new system is that you can’t hold the plus or minus button to do 5 mph increments. That used to be a thing in older systems.

[@zadekharbat]

My 2023 GR Corolla has this!

[@Dannkirk]

Thank you

[@rogerh2694]

TSS might be underrated when it already comes with the car and hear it's superior compared to Tesla's basic autopilot. Honestly, calling it TSS doesn't sound as cool as Autopilot when it comes to marketing as it sounds like a conservative term imo. Has me thinking of getting a Camry vs Tesla with this tech though which I never knew about til recently.

[@TheWorshipguitar]

Thanks for the video! I will get my 2023 hybrid Corolla in two days. Very excited to try this cool feature. Do you suggest to use it in highway with say 100km or 120km? I might use it in traffic jam at first.

[@CarDietrich]

The highway is the best place to use it, either in traffic or at full highway speeds like you are mentioning. I just use surface streets to make these how-to videos because its easier to demonstrate there. Enjoy your new Corolla!

[@dna5765]

Thank you!🎉

[@saramendez6793]

My new (to me) 2022 Corolla seems to have this feature - thanks so much for the detailed explanation of how to use it. One question - how is this going to work with its manual transmission?

[@duhitsrobyn]

do you know if the car's breaks go on when using these features? meaning when your feet are off the breaks physically but the car was slowing down? just got a brand new 2024 corolla le today!

[@GabrielEbenezer-ko2hp]

Does this system has an after market product just like The GPS tracker so I can install it to a vehicle that doesn't original have it

[@janetbaker1945]

Do you happen to know how the addition of Comma 3 software will modify the system you are reviewing here? Or perhaps a reader has this experience?

[@CarDietrich]

I know nothing about Comma 3. I leave my cars stock

[@RonnieGreher]

Driving to the right, right around the posted speed limit is NOT impeding the flow. Everyone seems to think speed limits are a suggestion. This is especially important on "surface streets" as in this video.

[@valgetv]

thanks. val

[@CarDietrich]

You are most welcome

[@walter-q1x]

Any "directions" on the manual cruise ? Haven't found any "info for dummies" that tells me how to operate just the cruise as a stand-alone feature . Thanks, Walt

[@leisulin]

I recently bought a new 2023 Corolla Hybrid LE, and there seems to be something in its behavior that's very wrong. It has braked on its own as if there were some traffic ahead when there was none. Another feature you didn't talk about in the video is the Emergency Driving Stop System, which is designed to detect if you're not making any control inputs (like taking your hands off the steering wheel for more than just a few seconds). If it activates, it's supposed to brake and use the Lane Tracing Assist (which you DO talk about) and slow the car to a complete stop while remaining in your current lane. If the car insists on slowing down without my consent for some reason, it could be very dangerous driving in heavy freeway traffic at fairly high speeds to have the car slow down to a stop on the freeway. And it's not just my car. I saw a video from CBS News talking about people complaining of "phantom braking" like what I'm experiencing being a problem a few years ago, in several different makes and models of cars offering collision avoidance. I'm wondering if you know of this or if you have any knowledge that would confirm that this is no longer a concern?

[@CarDietrich]

I have driven several newer model of Toyota and Lexus cars with the newer version of the “Safety Sense” systems (2.5, 2.5+ and 3.0) and I personally have not experienced any “phantom braking” in any of them. This is obviously a condition that could lead to an accident in the wrong circumstances, so I would certainly advise you to have your vehicle inspected by a Toyota dealer under warranty to see if there are any faults with your car.

[@leisulin]

@@CarDietrich Thanks for responding! One thing I'm going to test on my own is that the manual (and a special "pamphlet" on the Safety Sense 3.0 system) says very clearly that the EDSS only operates if the Lane Tracing Assist is enabled and the Dynamic Radar Cruise Control is enabled. If it still happens when those conditions are met, then there's definitely something wrong. I am due for my 6-month first check-up in January. I'll definitely talk to them about this then!

[@paulaantoni5884]

just watched your video I just bought a 2023 corolla cross xle could you please explain a little more about the stopping I have tried the adaptive cruise and with a car in front the car did not even attempt to slow down also is this correct if there is nothing in front of you the car will not stop you have to push on the brake pedal

[@CarDietrich]

The car will only bring itself to a complete stop if the Radar Cruise Control is active, your Corolla Cross is locked onto the car in front of it, and that car in front of you comes to a complete stop. It will not stop for stop signs, red lights, or any other reason

[@suprememcplayer5062]

48 mpg gawd dam wish the 2020 corolla had that

[@COOLDUDE090]

Isn’t cruise control designed for speed higher then 25 mph? Good video and does this come with all cars equipped with toyota sense 3.0?

[@CarDietrich]

On the older versions of Toyota Safety Sense, the cruise disabled itself below 25 mph. The world of Toyota Safety Sense is complicated and ever changing, not all of the new ones come with 3.0. Check the specific model you're interested in to see which version it has.

[@faithgrangerfilms]

Bought a 2024 Corolla Hybrid SE 3 days ago. Looking at the cruise control buttons layout I feel Toyota could have done a better job at organizing them. For example, swapping the "Activate cruise control" with the "distance from vehicle in front of me" button would provide a much more intuitive way to set things up. You'd press MODE on wheel to select your CC mode, then press (opposite side of the wheel) the right wheel button to activate cruise control, then (if adaptive cc is the node you selected) you would add your personal touch to the adaptive cc by selecting (if wanted) the lane assist and dialing in distance to vehicle in front of you, and BOTH these button would be located outside of the wheel, to the left of it. Would it not make more sense to do it that way??

[@KillerofGods]

Pretty sure the logic is, driving conditions can change quickly. So you might be changing your following distance throughout the drive. But you only need to turn it on or off once or twice at most.

[@justmake6601]

I leave mine on cruise contol but every time i activate it, it switches to adaptive cruise control. Is there a way to fix this

[@sptrader6316]

How is 3.0 different from 2.5 ?

[@coreyleblanc7088]

how does it behave when approaching slower traffic? I saw the new Hondas lay off the gas when they see slower traffic ahead. I have a '17 Civic with the older system that accelerates up to the jam, then brakes.

[@CarDietrich]

It handles it pretty well, these systems are improving and getting smoother over time

[@timmo7259]

Maybe my least favorite aspects of adaptive cruise control is how slowly the car accelerates from a stop when you press 'resume'. From the video, it looks like that's the case for the Corolla Hybrid. Is that accurate? Is that rate of acceleration adjustable? Thanks!

[@CarDietrich]

It is adjustable. See pages 442 and 448 on this document: assets.sia.toyota.com/publications/en/om-s/OM12M41U/pdf/OM12M41U.pdf?_gl=1*1n6u4l9*_tmna_ga*MTYyMTg1MjMwMjQyNjgzNF8wNzc1MjA2MzQ4Njc2NzM4*_tmna_ga_EP43E5EFVZ*MTY4NDU5ODc4NC41LjEuMTY4NDU5OTEyNi42MC4wLjA.

[@timmo7259]

@@CarDietrich good stuff, thanks

[@Pghyinzer]

So the little flashing lights I saw on the car in front of you was that the dynamic cruise control checking distance between you and that car?

[@CarDietrich]

No the little flashing lights on the car in front of me is just the reflection of the Toyota’s LED running light, and the camera picks it up as blinking

[@larry_9982]

It is not "impeding" traffic to go the speed limit on city streets. In most states it would be impeding if you hog the left passing lane going the speed limit, or any speed, if traffic must pass you in the right lane so they can speed over the limit. Their speed should not be your concern. You don't have to break the law just because they are doing so. That flimsy excuse will more often get you a ticket when stopped by an officer. I have heard many people say that they had to speed because they did not want to be run over by speeding cars. I have never seen anyone hit or run over for going the speed limit. This from a retired LEO. Enjoy paying your tickets. BTW, I have a 2024 Grand Highlander Platinum. The system is not really ideal for in city driving. It works great for highway driving. In town, drive the car yourself and keep your attention to the road and traffic.

[@KillerofGods]

Pretty sure he was just making a joke, but I appreciate the response anyways for newer drivers and anyone that was confused. Also thanks for protecting your local community. Too many people disparaging Leo's nowadays.

[@graemelovell2219]

Please do a video to show how to set up and use DRCC with Road Sign Recognition. If you are doing 50 on cruise and the road signs change to 60, what do you press to make the cruise speed recognize the 60 and synchronize by jumping straight to the 60 on the road sign display. Also the reverse with speed reduction.

[@CarDietrich]

According to what I could find in the owners manual for this 2023 Corolla Hybrid, that's not how the Road Sign Assist System works. It just warns you of the changing speed limited or whatever else is going on. Per the owner's manual: "The RSA (Road Sign Assist) system detects specific road signs using the front camera and/or navigation system (when speed limit information is available) and warns the driver via displays and buzzers."

[@graemelovell2219]

@@CarDietrich Thanks for the prompt reply Dietrich. My 2019 RAV4 with the earlier cruise control switches works exactly the way I have described. When the Road Sign Assist changes to different to the cruise speed, I long press the RES+ to synchronize to an increased speed and long press SET - to synchronize to a lower speed. I use this all the time as I drive on cruise around town. My partner has just taken delivery of a new 2023 Corolla Cross Hybrid with the same steering wheel as in your video and I am still sorting it out. The dealer has told me that this feature is turned off by default and it is not covered in the manual. He said to use the ring on the left side of the steering wheel and navigate to DRCC and turn this on. Then he said there is a display "Press RES+ to accept" or similar when a new speed shows on Road Sign Assist. Suspect it works the same way as the RAV4 once this feature is turned on ie long press on RES+ to increase speed and long press on - button to decrease speed. I don't have access to her car to check this out. I was looking to confirm this on line and found your excellent video, but was disappointed to see that it does not cover how to synchronize the cruise speed to the speed showing on Road Sign Assist. Hope you are able to confirm this and let people know how to use this excellent feature with a new or updated video.

[@CarDietrich]

Hmm interesting, I was not aware that Toyota Safety Sense ever had that functionality. I have used a similar system in Hyundai and Kia and Genesis products, but they advertise it as such. It's part of their Navigation Based Smart Cruise Control. The next time I drive a Toyota with safety sense I'll play with it and see if I can figure out a video about it. Thanks for the information!

[@graemelovell2219]

@@CarDietrich FYI Dietrich, your excellent video is the only one I could find that shows how to use Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with Safety Sense 3.0 using the new Toyota Cruise Control switch layout. Well done.

[@CarDietrich]

Thank you very much!

[@jerrysimeone]

Hi. I just got a brand new 24 Corolla and I’m getting cruise control not available. How do I get the cruise control to work? The dealer didn’t show me anything.

[@CarDietrich]

Make sure you are going at a speed of above 20 MPH before you try to engage the system.

[@anjelporter5988]

Question if you dont want the car to radar the car in front of you? An just have it on cruise how do I do that? I have a 2020 Camry thanks!

[@CarDietrich]

With the cruise control off, press and hold the cruise control switch for 1.5 seconds or more. That will put it in constant speed control mode

[@Isaiah77777]

Does the 2023 RAV4 work just like this? Coming to full stop and ability to resume from stop?

[@CarDietrich]

The 2023 does have basically the same system, but it's based on an older version of Toyota Safety Sense so the controls are slightly different for it. They should match this older video I made for it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fandk2WVnL-Nidk

[@alexanderfisher8241]

how do you fix the normal cruise control mode? That isn't working for me but the dynamic cruise works just fine

[@CarDietrich]

Try this: the cruise control off, press and hold the cruise control switch for 1.5 seconds or more. That will put it in constant speed control mode

[@TechJunky777]

Is the steering wheel touch sensitive?

[@CarDietrich]

No it is not

[@MitchConnor91]

Does cruise control make your steering wheel harder to turn .. i got my 24 camry few months back and all of a sudden steering is harder.. and when i drive straight it goes straight for like 20 seconds .. cruise control says it's off but i'm thinking maybe there's an elecronic issue ?

[@CarDietrich]

The Lane Tracing Assist could cause your issue, push the button with the icon of the car in between the lane lines to toggle it on and off

[@MitchConnor91]

@@CarDietrich i brought it into service today and they said it was fine like i didn't drive the car everyday for 4 months now ... the steering wheel feels like it's stuck in lane tracing no matter if it's turned on or off

[@yewteebell]

How it compares to Honda Sensing on the 11th Civic

[@CarDietrich]

They are very similar system. I have made a video on the Honda Sensing on the new Civic too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5K8YnqVbNmAhKc

[@djbombba]

Does this feature affect the mpg of the car?

[@CarDietrich]

No real reason why it should

[@keen7]

Is there a way to turn both cruise options off altogether? i.e. make the icon disappear from the display? Or is it relatively harmless (and normal) to leave it on DRCC so long as the icon is 'white'?

[@KwamtumPshX]

You can turn off all the features if you want before you start driving.

[@DCypher7]

Pretty sure the officer can find you regardless for recording using your hand while driving LOL

[@jacquelinebraun4206]

I was using mine last night in the rain. Does the system shut itself off if the camera is fogged up or wet? I think I read something about that

[@CarDietrich]

It can disable itself based on weather conditions

[@jacquelinebraun4206]

@@CarDietrich thank you! You made it so much easier to understand!

[@mrs.e3909]

What causes the message " cruise control not available" ? I'm setting to the regular cruise control mode, but it gives me this message. Do I have something set that I am not aware of?

[@CarDietrich]

I’m not sure why the car would give you that message, I have driven several Toyotas with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control and I’ve never seen it. You may want to take the car in to your local Toyota dealership to have it Diagnosed.

[@tobiasexarchopoulos721]

Is it possible to use the lane tracing without enabling cruise control? In other words, what would happen if you’re driving and click the lane tracing button on its own?

[@CarDietrich]

No, the lane tracing assist can only be used when the Dynamic Radar Cruise Control is active.

[@scott9269]

If that's what you really want I'd suggest a Kia K5.

[@Exploretheworld12345]

I want to turn of Both cruise control in my toyota corolla 2023. I feel uncomfortable during drive with cruise control mode. How to to turn of this?

[@CarDietrich]

Just don’t turn it on, you have to activate it so if you don’t activate it, it won’t do anything

[@duaneclussman284]

How do reset it to a lower speed? After pressing cancel I can only decrease speed after clicking resume.

[@CarDietrich]

In that situation I would just push the “activate” button again (the one with the car, speedometer and lane lines on it) to reset it to the current speed

[@wangmat9219]

Just put OpenPilot (Comma2 or Comma3).

[@CRVgarage]

The best part about Toyotas is how uncomplicated they are. But when it comes to Adaptive cruise control, somehow they couldn't get it right. There is no uniform button layout. Rav4 is different, highlander is different, grand highlander different, tundra is different. Driving me crazy!!!

[@CarDietrich]

I know, the buttons all do the same thing but they are layed out differently. I have thought of making a couple more how-to videos with the different button layouts but I’m not sure if its necessary?

[@CRVgarage]

@CarDietrich If possible pls do the regular highlander. Thx.

[@barlowsmith6242]

I have a 23 cross - I tried it on highway - it slows me down way too quickly and speeded me up way faster than I would. when it slows you down it is burning out the transmission! not the break - and it really guns it, wasting gas when it resumes back up to the speed. ALSO on the highway it is frightening, does not slow you down until you are far to close - so This entire tech needs adjusting or needs to be made so driver can program it to resume speed slowly not like a rocket ship,,,, and the following distance needs to be much greater - This is new tech and its not really that good, compared to what it will be someday. Im sure. Im surprised there have not been more accidents from it. you need to be able to set it to how you drive,, not some teenager who has had a few drinks and things they are superman! Back to the drawing board for this!

[@KillerofGods]

You can adjust how fast it accelerates in the options screen. Not sure if you can control how hard it breaks other than using the max following distance.

[@DanielLancette-k3s]

How do you turn it off?

[@CarDietrich]

Don't turn it on