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Modern Toyota vehicles have a wide range of incredible features, including features that you can use remotely. One thing you can do with 2024 Toyota models is start them remotely, so let's look at how Toyota Remote Start works. Activating Remote Connect You have to have Remote Connect enabled for remote start to work. To do that, download the Toyota app on your smartphone, then enroll in the trial subscription that's complementary when you purchase select Toyota vehicles. more How to Use Toyota Remote Start Starting your vehicle remotely is easy. All you need is your key fob and a Toyota vehicle equipped with Remote Connect. First, click the LOCK button on your key fob, then press it a second time within one second. Now, press down the LOCK button and hold it in this position for three seconds. Once you've done that, your car should start. What Are Some of the Other Features of Remote Connect? Guest Driver Alerts If you have other drivers in your family, or if you'll be letting your friends borrow your car, then you'll benefit from the Guest Driver Alerts feature. This feature sends you a notification if the person driving your car changes one of your pre-settings. Reminder Notifications If there's something that you need to be reminded about, then your Toyota app will send you a notification regarding it. It can let you know that the doors are unlocked, there's a door open, the hatch/trunk is open, the hood is open, and the windows are open. This will help you make sure to close and lock all the windows and doors when you get out of the car. Vehicle Status Alerts Vehicle status alerts work similarly to the reminder notifications. After you switch off your vehicle, your car will send you a notification for things about your vehicle, like the door locks, trunk, hood, and windows. Remote Commands Remote commands are really convenient and work similarly to Remote Start. Remote commands allow you to activate your headlights, sound the horn, lock and unlock the doors, turn your vehicle on and off, and more. Check Out More Toyota Features in Silver Spring, MD Today! There are many vehicles in the Toyota 2024 lineup that have the remote start feature as well as other remote features. Come to DARCARS Toyota of Silver Spring in Silver Spring, MD to check them out today and learn more about features with us, like in this Toyota Safety Connect blog!

Modern Toyota vehicles are more technologically advanced than ever. Connected services like Toyota Safety Connect are available through an available 10-year trial or subscription for many 2024 Toyota models. Exploring Toyota Safety Connect This connected service is designed to help drivers access safety services 24 hours a day for unparalleled peace of mind. This suite of safety technology can be accessed through the Toyota App on a smartphone. To use any of these features, you must have an active Toyota app and an eligible trial or subscription. Key Safety Connect features are: more Emergency Assistance Button If you find yourself in an emergency situation, then the emergency assistance button on your Safety Connect app can be a great help. With this feature, you can contact a live agent at Toyota's 24/7 response center to request emergency services. The Safety Connect app has an SOS button and voice prompts to make calling for emergency assistance easier. Stolen Vehicle Locator If you lose your vehicle, you can use Safety Connect and the Stolen Vehicle Locator feature to assist. If you’re in this situation, remember to file a police report immediately and notify our response center about the incident so that we can assist. Automatic Collision Notification The automatic collision notification works by alerting the 24/7 Toyota response center when sensors in your vehicle indicate an airbag has been deployed or there has been a severe fender bender. With this feature, an agent will attempt to contact occupants in the vehicle to verify there was an accident, and then notify emergency services. Enhanced Roadside Assistance The Safety Connect application can also help you call for roadside assistance at the click of a button. The 24/7 roadside assistance feature allows you to immediately call for emergency services and keep track of when help will arrive. You may call for roadside assistance such as towing or flat tire changes. To use this feature, you will press the SOS button and follow the appropriate voice prompts for roadside assistance. What Do You Need to Know About the Toyota App? To use any Toyota Connected Services, you must download the Toyota App on a compatible device. Compatible devices include your smartphone or a smartwatch. Learn More About Toyota Features and Services in Silver Spring, MD Today! Connected Services such as Safety Connect can give you peace of mind when you're on the road. No matter what kind of emergency you run into, Safety Connect can help you receive prompt assistance 24/7. Contact DARCARS Toyota of Silver Spring in Silver Spring, MD to learn more about how to activate connected services today.

Toyota Safety Sense™ (TSS) is an advanced suite of safety and driving assistance technologies designed to help prevent accidents before they happen. TSS includes a set of integrated features that use cameras, radar, sensors, and computers to monitor the road and surrounding environment while driving. Toyota Safety Sense™ Systems Pre-Collision System The Pre-Collision System uses a camera and invisible laser sensor to calculate the distance between your Toyota and the vehicle, pedestrians, and obstacles ahead. It provides audible and visual alerts if a potential frontal collision is detected. The system can even automatically apply brakes if needed to help prevent a collision if the driver fails to respond to the alert. more Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) is Toyota's adaptive cruise control system that helps maintain a preset following distance from the vehicle detected ahead. It automatically adjusts your speed without needing your input. Some models come with Full-Speed Range DRCC, which offers more functionality. Lane Departure Alert The Lane Departure Alert system monitors vehicle position within visibly marked traffic lanes. If an unintentional lane departure is detected without the turn signal activated, the system will trigger an audible and visual alert. Lane Tracing Assist This system builds upon Dynamic Radar Cruise Control and Lane Departure Alert. When both systems are activated and lane markers are detectable, Lane Tracing Assist helps keep the Toyota centered within its lane by making small steering adjustments. Road Sign Assist This technology uses a camera mounted in the vehicle to detect certain road signs while driving. These include posted speed limits, do not enter signs, stop signs, yield signs, and select warning signs. When it detects signs, it displays an icon representing the sign on the Toyota's instrument panel or dashboard screen. Automatic High Beams The Automatic High Beams system controls high beams for the driver at night. It uses an in-vehicle camera to detect the taillights and headlights of oncoming and preceding traffic. Safety Sense Packages TSS-P This basic package equips Toyota models with the four key safety technologies. These are the Pre-Collision System, Lane Departure Alert, Automatic High Beams, and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. TSS 2.0 As an advanced package, TSS 2.0 enhances safety and convenience. It has all the systems in TSS-P and adds Lane Tracing Assist and Road Sign Assist. TSS 2.5/2.5+ These two packages are an upgrade to Safety Sense 2.0. They use high-resolution cameras and enhanced radar to boost the performance of collision avoidance, lane-keeping, and adaptive cruise control systems. TSS 3.0 As the latest generation of Toyota's safety offering, TSS 3.0 advances capabilities with upgraded hardware and new features. Explore Toyota Safety Sense™ Systems in New Toyota Models in Silver Spring, MD When you buy a new Toyota, you can expect a top-tier safety system included with your new car. Stop by DARCARS Toyota of Silver Spring to test-drive the newest Toyota models and experience the TSS suite firsthand.