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2164-2. Driving procedures
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■Auto power off function
XVehicles with Multidrive
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI-
TION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the
shift lever in P, the engine switch will automatically turn off. However, this
function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle
with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long peri-
ods of time when the engine is not running.
XVehicles with manual transmission
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI-
TION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour, the engine
switch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely pre-
vent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long periods of time when the
engine is not running.
■ Operation of the engine switch
When operating the engine switch, one short, firm press is enough. If the
switch is pressed improperly, the engi ne may not start or the engine switch
mode may not change. It is not necessary to press and hold the switch.
■ Electronic key battery depletion
→ P. 124
■ Conditions affecting operation
→ P. 152
■ Note for the smart entry & start system
→ P. 153
■ If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( →P. 78)
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
■ Steering lock
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the
engine switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.
■ When the steering lock cannot be released
The green indicator light on the engine
switch will flash and a message will be
shown on the multi-information display.
Press the engine switch again while turn-
ing the steering wheel left and right.
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■When the vehicle comes to a stop with the shift lever in the M position
● The transmission will automatically downshift to M1 once the vehicle is
stopped.
● After a stop, the vehicle will start off in M1.
● When the vehicle is stopped, the transmission is set at M1.
■ Paddle shift switch (if equipped)
●When the paddle shift switch is operated with the shift lever in the D posi-
tion, a gear step will be automatically selected according to the vehicle
speed and driving conditions.
● Automatic deactivation of gear step selection with the shift lever in the D
position
Gear step selection in the D position wi ll be deactivated in the following situ-
ations:
• When the vehicle comes to a stop
• If the accelerator pedal is depressed for longer than a certain period of time in one gear step
• When the shift lever is shifted to a position other than D
■ Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever or paddle shift switch (if equipped) is oper-
ated. (The warning buzzer will sound twice.)
■ When driving with cruise cont rol activated (if equipped)
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control will not be
canceled.
● While driving in D or 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode, downshifting
to 6, 5 or 4. ( →P. 280)
● When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position.
(→ P. 221)
■ Automatic deactivation of sport mode
If the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without smart
entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start system) after
driving in sport mode, the mode is automatically deactivated.
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
→ P. 577
■ If the M indicator is not displayed af ter shifting the shift lever to the M
position
This may indicate a malfunction in the transmission system. Have your vehi-
cle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped prof essional immediately.
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Manual transmission∗
Fully depress the clutch pedal
before operating the shift lever,
and then release it slowly.
Shift the shift lever to the R posi-
tion while lifting up the ring sec-
tion.
The Gear Shift Indicator display is a guide to help the driver achieve
improved fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions within limits
of engine performance.Upshifting
Downshifting
∗: If equipped
Shifting the shift lever
Shifting the shift lever to R
Gear Shift Indicator
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WARNING
■ Gear Shift Indicator display
For safety, the driver should not look only at the display. Refer to the display
when it is safe to do so while considering actual traffic and road conditions.
Failure to do so may lead to an accident.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the transmission
●Do not lift up the ring section except when shifting the lever to R.
● Shift the shift lever to R only when the vehicle is stationary.
●Do not shift the shift lever to R without
depressing the clutch pedal.
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Parking brake
Sets the parking brake
During application: The parking
brake indicator light will flash
Once applied: The parking brake
indicator light will on
Press and hold the parking brake
switch if an emergency occurs and
it is necessary to operate the park-
ing brake while driving.
Releases the parking brake
Operate the parking brake switch
while depressing the brake pedal.
Make sure that the parking brake
indicator light turn off.
■Parking brake operation
●When the engine switch is not in the “ON” position (vehicles without smart
entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart entry &
start system), the parking brake cannot be released using the parking brake
switch.
● Vehicles with Stop & Start system: When the engine is stopped by the Stop
& Start system, the parking brake will not be released even though the park-
ing brake switch is operated, but the engine will restart. The parking brake
can be released after the engine has been started, either by keeping the
parking brake switch pulled throughout the engine restart, or by pulling the
switch once again after the engine has restarted and “PARKING BRAKE
INOPERABLE”/“Parking brake inoperable. ” on the multi-information display
has disappeared.
■ Automatic release function (vehicles with manual transmission)
The parking brake is automatically rel eased during starting the vehicle, thus
making starting off easier.
Operating instructions
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Automatic apply function (vehicles with manual transmission)
To prevent the parking brake from being left accidentally unapplied, the park-
ing brake will be applied automatically under the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped.
● The engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without smart
entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start system).
■ Automatic apply mode (vehicles with manual transmission)
Automatic apply function (mode) is initially set to ON, but it can be switched
between ON and OFF as the situation demands.
●Switching automatic apply mode from ON to OFF:
Stop the vehicle in a horizontal condition and switch the engine switch to
the “ON” position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNI-
TION ON mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system).
● Switching automatic apply mode from OFF to ON:
Stop the vehicle in a horizontal condition and switch the engine switch to
the “ON” position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNI-
TION ON mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system).
Push and hold the parking brake switch for 5 seconds or more
The Auto P-off indicator light will go off.
● Temporary cancelation of the automatic apply function is available for spe-
cific circumstances (car wash, towing vehicle, etc.).
To temporarily cancel the automatic apply function of the parking brake, pull
the parking brake switch at the same time as you are switching off the vehi-
cle.
When switch is being pulled for 5 seconds or more, automatic apply mode
changes from ON to OFF.
■ Parking brake operation sound
When the parking brake operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be
heard. This does not indicate a malfunction. Pull and hold the parking brake switch
for 5 seconds or more
The Auto P-off indicator light will illu-
minate.
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2814-6. Using the driving support systems
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To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set speed
is obtained.Increase the speed
Decrease the speed
Fine adjustment: Momentarily
move the lever in the desired direc-
tion.
Large adjustment: Hold the lever in
the desired direction.
The set speed will be increased or decreased as follows:
Fine adjustment: By approximately 1.6 km/h (1 mph) each time the
lever is operated.
Large adjustment: The set speed can be increased or decreased con-
tinually until the lever is released.
Pulling the lever toward you
cancels the constant speed
control.
The speed setting is also canceled
when the brakes are applied or the
clutch pedal (manual transmission
only) is depressed.
Pushing the lever up resumes
the constant speed control.
Resuming is available when the vehicle speed is more than approximately
40 km/h (25 mph).
■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in the D or range 4 or higher of M has been selected. (vehi-
cles with Multidrive)
● Range 4 or higher has been selected by using the paddle shift. (vehicles
with paddle shift switch)
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
Adjusting the set speed
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Canceling and resuming the constant speed control
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Reduced effectiveness of EPS
The effectiveness of EPS is reduced to prevent the system from overheating
when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of time. The
steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain from
excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the engine off. The EPS
system should return to normal within 10 minutes.
■ Operating conditions of hill-start assist control
When the following four conditions are met, the hill-start assist control will
operate;
●Multidrive: The shift lever is in a posit ion other than N or P (when starting off
forward/backward on an upward incline).
● Manual transmission: The shift lever is in a position other than R when start-
ing off forward on an upward incline or in R when starting off backward on
an upward incline.
● The vehicle is stopped.
● The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
● The parking brake is not engaged.
■ Automatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control
The hill-start assist control will be canceled in any of the following situations;
● Multidrive: The shift lever is shifted to N or P.
● Manual transmission: The shift lever is shifted to R when starting off forward
on an upward incline or from R when starting off backward on an upward
incline.
● The accelerator pedal is depressed.
● The parking brake is engaged.
● Approximately 2 seconds elapse after the brake pedal is released.
■ Operating conditions of emergency brake signal
When the following three conditions are met, the emergency brake signal will
operate:
●The emergency flashers are off.
● Actual vehicle speed is over 55 km/h (35 mph).
● The brake pedal is depressed in a manner that cause the system to judge
from the vehicle deceleration that this is a sudden braking operation.
■ Automatic system cancelation of emergency brake signal
The emergency brake signal will turn off in any of the following situations:
●The emergency flashers are turned on.
● The brake pedal is released.
● The system judges from the vehicle deceleration that is not a sudden brak-
ing operation.
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Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road con-
ditions.
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P (Multidrive) or R (man-
ual transmission) without setting the parking brake. The parking brake
may freeze up, preventing it from being released. If necessary, block
the wheels to prevent inadvertent sliding or creeping.
Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire size.Side chain
(3.0 mm [0.12 in.] in diameter)
Cross chain
(4.0 mm [0.16 in.] in diameter)
● Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to loca-
tion and type of road. Always check local regulations before install-
ing chains.
● Install the chains on the front tires.
● Retighten the chains after driving 0.5 - 1.0 km (1/4 - 1/2 mile).
■Tire chains
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains.
●Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
● Install tire chains on the front tires only. Do not install the chains on the rear
tires.
● Install tire chains following the instructions provided in the accompanying
manual.
When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle
Selecting tire chains
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Regulations on the use of tire chains
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Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Te r m i n a l s
Hold-down clamp
■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, before recharging:
●If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.
● Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and dis-
connecting the charger cables to the battery.
■ After recharging the battery (vehic les with smart entry & start system)
The engine may not start. Follow the procedure below to initialize the system.
Shift the shift lever to P (Multidrive) or depress the brake pedal with the shift
lever in N (manual transmission).
Open and close any of the doors.
Restart the engine.
■ When replacing the battery
A proper battery should be used. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
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