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NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle (vehic les with a manual transmission)
● Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same tim e during
driving, as this may restrain the engine output.
● Do not shift gears unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed.  After shifting,
do not release the clutch pedal abruptly. Doing so may damage t he clutch,
transmission and gears.
● Observe the following to prevent the clutch from being damaged.
• Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.
Doing so may cause clutch trouble.
• Do not use any gear other than the 1st gear when starting off  and mov-
ing forward.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
• Do  not  use  the  clutch  to  hold  the  vehicle  when  stopping  on  an  uphill
grade.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
● Do  not  shift  the  shift  lever  to  R  when  the  vehicle  is  still  mov ing.  Doing  so
may damage the clutch, transmission and gears.
■ When parking the vehicle (vehicles with a continuously variable  trans-
mission)
Always set the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P. F ailure to do so
may  cause  the  vehicle  to  move  or  the  vehicle  may  accelerate  sud denly  if
the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
● Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and ho ld it there for
an extended period of time. 
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possibl e to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc. 
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1724-2. Driving procedures
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■Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”
Shift the shift lever to P (continuously variable transmission)  or N (manual
transmission). ( P. 181, 184, 189)
■ If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 67) 
Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ When the steering  lock cannot be released
■ Key reminder function
A  buzzer  sounds  if  the  driver’s  door  is  opened  while  the  engine  switch is in
the “LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key. Push  in  the  key  and  turn  it  to  the
“LOCK” position.
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When  starting  the  engine,  the  engine
switch  may  seem  stuck  in  the  “LOCK”
position. To free it, turn the key while turn-
ing  the  steering  wheel  slightly  left  and
right.
WARNING
■
When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do  not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumsta nces.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious in jury.
■ Caution when driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position while driving. If, in an
emergency,  you  must  turn  the  engine  off  while  the  vehicle  is  mo ving,  turn
the engine switch only to the “ACC” position to stop the engine . An accident
may result if the engine is stopped while driving. ( P. 471) 
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When  “Smart  Key  System  Malfunc tion  See  Owner's  Manual”/“CHECK
SMART KEY SYSTEM” will be displ ayed on the multi-information display
The  system  may  be  malfunctioning.  Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by   your
Toyota dealer immediately.
■ If the electronic key battery is depleted
P. 455
■ Operation of the engine switch
●If  the  switch  is  not  pressed  shortly  and  firmly,  the  engine  swi tch  mode  may
not change or the engine may not start.
● If  attempting  to  restart  the  engine  immediately  after  turning  t he  engine
switch off, the engine may not start in some cases. After turni ng the engine
switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the eng ine.
■ If the smart key system has been d eactivated in a customized setting
P. 523
WARNING
■ When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do  not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumsta nces.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious in jury.
■ Caution while driving
If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lo ck or open the
doors  until  the  vehicle  reaches  a  safe  and  complete  stop. Activ ation  of  the
steering  lock  in  this  circumstance  may  lead  to  an  accident,  res ulting  in
death or serious injury.
■ Stopping the engine in an emergency
If  you  want  to  stop  the  engine  in  an  emergency  while  driving  th e  vehicle,
press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or pr ess it briefly
3 times or more in succession. ( P. 471)
However,  do  not  touch  the  engine  switch  while  driving  except  in   an  emer-
gency. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or
braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be  lost. This will
make  it  more  difficult  to  steer  and  brake,  so  you  should  pull  o ver  and  stop
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. 
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NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
● Do  not  leave  the  engine  switch  in ACCESSORY  or  IGNITION  ON  mode
for long periods of time without the engine running.
● If  “Power  On”  is  displayed  on  the  multi-information  display,  th e  engine
switch  is  not  off.  When  exiting  the  vehicle,  always  check  that  the  engine
switch is off.
● Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission: 
Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in a position ot her than P. If
the engine is stopped in another shift lever position, the engi ne switch will
not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If t he vehi-
cle is left in ACCESSORY mode, battery discharge may occur.
■ When starting the engine
● Do not race a cold engine.
● If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently,  have your vehi-
cle checked by your Toyota dealer immediately.
■ Symptoms indicating a malf unction with the engine switch
If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently  than usual,
such  as  the  switch  sticking  slightly,  there  may  be  a  malfunctio n.  Contact
your Toyota dealer immediately. 
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■Gear step functions
●You can choose from 7 levels of engine braking force.
● A  lower  gear  step  will  provide  greater  engine  braking  force  tha n  a  higher
gear step, and the engine speed will also increase.
■ If the “M” indicator flashes or a  buzzer beeps after shifting the shift lever
to M
This  may  indicate  a  malfunction  in  the  continuously  variable  tr ansmission
system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. 
(In  this  situation,  the  transmission  will  operate  in  the  same  m anner  as  when
the shift lever is in D.)
■ When the vehicle comes to a stop with the shift lever in the M  position
● The  transmission  will  automatically  downshift  to  M1  once  the  ve hicle  is
stopped.
● After a stop, the vehicle will start off in M1.
● When the vehicle is stopped, the transmission is set at M1.
■ When driving with the dynamic r adar cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of e nabling engine
braking,  engine  braking  will  not  activate  because  the  dynamic  r adar  cruise
control will not be canceled.
● While driving in D or 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode,  downshifting
to 6, 5 or 4. ( P. 186)
● When switching the driving mode to sport mode while  driving  in  D position.
( P. 185)
■ Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To  help  ensure  safety  and  driving  performance,  downshifting  ope ration  may
sometimes  be  restricted.  In  some  circumstances,  downshifting  ma y  not  be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will  sound twice.)
■ Sport mode automatic deactivation
Sport mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after
driving in sport mode.
■ Shift lock system
The shift lock  system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift
lever in starting.
The  shift  lever  can  be  shifted  from  P  only  when  the  engine  switch  is  in  the
“ON”  position  (vehicles  without  a  smart  key  system)  or  IGNITION   ON  mode
(vehicles with a smart key system) and the brake pedal is being  depressed. 
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◆ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenl y,
or if the brakes are applied while  driving on a slippery road surface
◆Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake p edal
is depressed when the system de tects a panic stop situation
◆VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps  the  driver  to  control  skidding  when  swerving  suddenly  or
turning on slippery road surfaces
◆TRAC (Traction Control)
Helps  to  maintain  drive  power  and  prevent  the  drive  wheels  from
spinning when starting the vehicl e or accelerating on slippery roads
◆Hill-start assist control
Helps to reduce the backward movement of the vehicle when start -
ing on an uphill
◆EPS (Electric Power Steering) 
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed  to
turn the steering wheel 
Driving assist systems
To  keep  driving  safety  and  perf ormance,  the  following  systems
operate  automatically  in  respon se  to  various  driving  situations.
Be  aware,  however,  that  these  systems  are  supplementary  and
should  not  be  relied  upon  too  heav ily  when  operating  the  vehi-
cle.  
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■Turning off both TRAC and VSC systems
To turn the TRAC and VSC systems off, press and hold   for more  than 3
seconds while the vehicle is stopped.
The  “TRAC  OFF”  indicator  light  and  VSC  OFF  indicator  light  will  come  on.
*
(vehicles with a monochrome display)
“Traction  Control Turned  Off”  will  be  shown  and  VSC  OFF  indicat or  light  will
come on.
* (vehicles with a color display)
Press   again to turn the systems back on.
*: Pre-collision  brake  assist  and  pre-collision  braking  will  also   be  disabled.
The pre-collision system warning light will come on and the mes sage will be
shown on the multi-information display. ( P. 225)
■ When the “TRAC OFF” indicator l ight comes on even if   has not b een
pressed (vehicles with a  monochrome display)
TRAC cannot be operated. Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ When  “Traction  Control  Turned  Off”  is  shown  even  if    has  not  be en
pressed (vehicles with a color display)
TRAC cannot be operated. Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC, TRAC and
hill-start assist control systems
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal
is depressed repeatedly, when the engine is started or just aft er the vehicle
begins  to  move.  This  sound  does  not  indicate  that  a  malfunction   has
occurred in any of these systems.
● Any  of  the  following  conditions  may  occur  when  the  above  system s  are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occur red.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard also after the vehicle comes to a s top.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activate d.
• The brake pedal may move down sli ghtly after the ABS is activated.
■ EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring so und) may be
heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.
■ Automatic reactivation  of TRAC and VSC systems
After  turning  the  TRAC  and  VSC  systems  off,  the  systems  will  be   automati-
cally re-enabled in the following situations:
● Vehicles  without  a  smart  key  system:  When  the  engine  switch  is  turned  to
the “LOCK” position
Vehicles with a smart key system: When the engine switch is tur ned off
● If  only  the  TRAC  system  is  turned  off,  the  TRAC  will  turn  on  wh en  vehicle
speed increases
If both the TRAC and VSC systems are turned off, automatic re-e nabling will
not occur when vehicle speed increases. 
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Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The  effectiveness  of  the  EPS  system  is  reduced  to  prevent  the  s ystem  from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an exten ded period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should thi s 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  assi st  control  will
operate:
● Vehicles  with  a  continuously  variable  transmission:  The  shift  l ever  is  in  a
position other than P or N (when starting off forward/backward  on an upward
incline)
● Vehicles  with  a  manual  transmission:  The  shift  lever  is  in  a  po sition  other
than R when starting off forward on an upward incline, or the s hift lever is 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 turn off in any of the follo wing situations:
● Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission: The shift l ever is shifted
to P or N
● Vehicles  with  a  manual  transmission:  The  shift  lever  is  shifted   to  R  when
starting off forward on an upward incline, or the shift lever i s shifted to other
than R when starting off backward on an upward incline.
● The accelerator pedal is depressed
● The parking brake is engaged
● 2 seconds at maximum elapsed after the brake pedal is released 
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WARNING
■The ABS does not operate effectively when
● The  limits  of  tire  gripping  performance  have  been  exceeded  (suc h  as
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).
● The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or s lick roads.
■ Stopping  distance when  the ABS   is  operating  may  exceed  that  of  nor-
mal conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain  a  safe  distance  from  the  vehicle  in  front  of  you,  espe cially  in  the
following situations:
● When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
● When driving with tire chains
● When driving over bumps in the road
● When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces
■ TRAC/VSC may not operate effectively when
Directional  control  and  power  may  not  be  achievable  while  drivi ng  on  slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC/VSC system is operating. 
Drive  the  vehicle  carefully  in  conditions  where  stability  and  p ower  may  be
lost.
■ Hill-start assist control does not operate effectively when
● Do  not  overly  rely  on  hill-start  assist  control.  Hill-start  ass ist  control  may
not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered wit h ice.
● Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not inte nded to hold the
vehicle  stationary  for  an  extended  period  of  time.  Do  not  attempt  to  use
hill-start  assist  control  to  hold  the  vehicle  on  an  incline,  as   doing  so  may
lead to an accident.
■ When the TRAC/VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator  light flashes.
■ When the TRAC/VSC systems are turned off
Be  especially  careful  and  drive  at  a  speed  appropriate  to  the  r oad  condi-
tions. As  these  are  the  systems  to  help  ensure  vehicle  stabilit y  and  driving
force, do not turn the TRAC/VSC systems off unless necessary. 
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In other situations
Even though all conceivable measures have been taken, the symptom sta-
tus does not change.
The cellular phone is not close enough to this system.
 Bring the cellular phone closer to this system.
The cellular phone is the most likely cause of the symptom.
Turn  the  cellular  phone  off,  remove  and  reinstall  the  battery  pack,
and then restart th e cellular phone.
 Enable the cellular phone’s Bluetooth
® connection.
 Stop  the  cellular  phone’s  security  software  and  close  all  appli ca-
tions.
 Before  using  an  application  installed  on  the  cellular  phone,  ca re-
fully  check  its  source  and  how  it s  operation  might  affect  this sys-
tem.