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781-4. Theft deterrent system
*: If equipped
■Items to check before lock-
ing the vehicle
To prevent unexpected trigger-
ing of the alarm and vehicle 
theft, make sure of the following:
 Nobody is in the vehicle.
 The windows and moon roof 
(if equipped) are closed 
before the alarm is set.
 No valuables or other per-
sonal items are left in the 
vehicle.
■Setting
Close the doors, trunk and  hood, and lock all the doors. 
The system will set automati-
cally after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from 
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.
■Deactivating or stopping
Do one of the following to deac-
tivate or stop the alarms:
 Unlock the doors.
 Turn the engine switch to 
ACC or ON, or start the 
engine. (The alarm will be 
deactivated or stopped after a 
few seconds.)
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a mainte-
nance-free type alarm system.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the 
following situations: 
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the 
alarm system.)
●A person inside the vehicle opens 
a door, the trunk or hood, or 
unlocks the vehicle using a door 
lock switch or insi de lock button.
Alarm*
The alarm uses light and 
sound to give an alert when 
an intrusion is detected. 
The alarm is triggered in the 
following situations when 
the alarm is set:
A locked door or trunk is 
unlocked or opened in any 
way other than using the 
entry function (if equipped), 
wireless remote control, 
mechanical key (if 
equipped) or key (if 
equipped). (The doors will 
lock again automatically.)
 The hood is opened.
Setting/deactivating/stop-
ping the alarm system 
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Driving
:While the engine switch is in 
ON and the brake pedal 
depressed
*, shift the shift lever 
while pushing the shift release 
button on the shift knob.
:Shift the shift lever while 
pushing the shift release button 
on the shift knob.
:Shift the shift lever normally.
When shifting the shift lever 
between P and D, make sure that 
the vehicle is completely stopped 
and the brake pedal is depressed.
*: For the vehicle  be able to be 
shifted from P, the brake pedal 
must be depresse d before the 
shift release button is pushed. If 
the shift release button is pushed 
first, the shift lock will not be 
released.
■Shift lock system
The shift lock syste m is a system to 
prevent accidental operation of the 
shift lever in starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P 
only when the engi ne switch is in 
ON and the brake pedal is being 
depressed.
■If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P
First, check whether the brake pedal 
is being depressed.
If the shift lever  cannot be shifted 
with your foot on the brake pedal, 
there may be a p roblem with the 
shift lock system.  Have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota dealer 
immediately.
The following steps may be used as 
an emergency measure to ensure 
that the shift lev er can be shifted.
Releasing the shift lock:
1 Set the parking brake.
2 Turn the engine switch off.
3 Depress the brake pedal.
4 Ply the cover up with a flathead 
screwdriver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damaging the cover, 
wrap the tip of the flathead 
screwdriver with a tape.
5 Press and hold the shift lock 
override button and then push 
the shift release button on the 
shift knob.
The shift lever can  be shifted while 
Shifting the shift lever 
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1624-2. Driving procedures
the button is pressed.
P.247
*: To improve fuel efficiency and 
reduce noise, shift the shift lever 
to D for normal driving.
■To protect the continuously 
variable transmission
If the continuously variable trans-
mission fluid temperature is high, 
“Transmission Oil Temp High Stop in 
a Safe Place and See Owner’s 
Manual” will be displayed on the 
multi-information  display and the 
vehicle will go into transmission pro-
tection mode automatically. Have 
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
WARNING
■To prevent an accident when 
releasing the shift lock
Before pressing the shift lock 
override button, make sure to set 
the parking brake and depress the 
brake pedal.
If the accelerator pedal is acci-
dentally depressed instead of the 
brake pedal when the shift lock 
override button is pressed and the 
shift lever is shifted out of P, the 
vehicle may suddenly start, possi-
bly leading to an accident result-
ing in death or serious injury.
Selecting the driving 
mode
Continuously variable 
transmission (vehi-
cles with paddle shift 
switches)
Select the shift position 
depending on your purpose 
and situation.
Shift position purpose 
and functions
Shift posi- tionObjective or function
PParking the vehi-
cle/starting the engine
RReversing
N
Neutral
(Condition in which the  power is not transmit- ted)
DNormal driving*
M
10-speed sport sequen-tial shiftmatic mode driving ( P.165) 
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Driving
dealer.
■When driving with dynamic 
radar cruise control with 
full-speed range activated
Even when switching the driving 
mode to sport mode with the intent 
of enabling engine braking, engine 
braking will not occur because 
dynamic radar cruise control will not 
be canceled. ( P.247)
■Restraining sudden start 
(Drive-Start Control)
 P. 1 4 9
■G AI-SHIFT
G AI-SHIFT automatically selects a 
suitable gear for sporty driving 
according to driver’s input and driv-
ing conditions. G AI-SHIFT operates 
automatically when th e shift lever is 
in D and sport mode is selected for 
the driving mode. (Selecting normal 
mode or shifting the shift lever to the 
M position cancels this function.)
■After recharging/reconnecting 
the battery
 P. 3 8 5
:While the engine switch is in 
ON and the brake pedal 
depressed
*, shift the shift lever 
while pushing the shift release 
button on the shift knob.
:Shift the shift lever while 
pushing the shift release button 
on the shift knob.
:Shift the shift lever normally.
When shifting the shift lever 
between P and D, make sure that 
the vehicle is completely stopped 
and the brake pedal is depressed.
*: For the vehicle be able to be shifted from P, the brake pedal 
must be depressed before the 
shift release button is pushed. If 
the shift release button is pushed 
first, the shift lock will not be 
released.
WARNING
■When driving on slippery 
road surfaces
Do not accelerate o r shift the shift 
gears suddenly. 
Sudden changes in engine brak-
ing may cause the vehicle to spin 
or skid, resulting in an accident.
Shifting the shift lever 
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1714-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
Turn the brake hold system on
The brake hold standby indicator 
(green)   comes on. While the 
system is holding the brake, the 
brake hold operated indicator (yel-
low)   comes on.
■Brake hold system operating 
conditions
The brake hold system cannot be 
turned on in the following condi-
tions:
●The driver’s door is not closed.
●The driver is not wearing the seat 
belt.
●The parking brake is engaged.
If any of the cond itions above are 
detected when the brake hold sys-
tem is enabled, the system will turn 
off and the brake hold standby indi-
cator light will go off. In addition, if 
any of the conditions are detected 
while the system is  holding the 
brake, a warning  buzzer will sound 
and a message will be shown on the 
multi-information  display. The park-
ing brake will then be set automati-
cally.
■Brake hold function
●If the brake pedal is left released 
for a period of about 3 minutes 
after the system has started hold-
ing the brake, the parking brake 
will be set automatically. In this 
case, a warning buzzer sounds 
and a message is shown on the 
multi-information display.
●To turn the system off while the 
system is holding the brake, firmly 
depress the brake pedal and 
press the button again.
●The brake hold function may not 
hold the vehicle when the vehicle 
is on a steep incline. In this situa-
tion, it may be ne cessary for the 
driver to apply the brakes. A warn-
ing buzzer will sound and the 
multi-information display will 
inform the driver of this situation. If 
a warning message is shown on 
the multi-information display, read 
the message and follow the 
instructions.
●When do not wish  for the parking 
brake to operate automatically, 
press and hold the brake hold 
Brake Hold
The brake hold system 
keeps the brake applied 
when the shift lever is in D, 
B (vehicles without paddle 
shift switches), M (vehicles 
with paddle shift switches) 
or N with the system on and 
the brake pedal has been 
depressed to stop the vehi-
cle. The system releases the 
brake when the accelerator 
pedal is depressed with the 
shift lever in D, B (vehicles 
without paddle shift 
switches) or M (vehicles 
with paddle shift switches) 
to allow smooth start off.
Enabling the system 
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441Alphabetical Index
Multi-information display .. 91, 97
RCTA .................................... 237
Warning message ................ 366
Display change button ....... 87, 90
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 295
Door lock Doors.................................... 111
Key ....................................... 112
Smart key system................. 120
Wireless remote control ....... 108
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system................ 116
Door glasses ........................ 134
Door lock .............................. 111
Open door warning buzzer . 113,  11 6
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 132
Rear door child-protectors.... 116
Side doors ............................ 111
Drive distance ................... 95, 100
Drive information ............. 95, 100
Drive-Start Control (DSC) ...... 149
Driving Break-in tips ......................... 144
Correct driving posture ........... 25
Driving mode select switch... 247
Procedures ........................... 143
Winter drive tips ................... 253
Driving information display92, 98
Driving range ...................... 93, 98
Driving support system informa- tion display ....................... 94, 99
DSC (Drive-Start Control) ...... 149
Dynamic radar cruise control 219
E
Eco Driving Indicator ......... 93, 98
Eco Driving Indicator Light93, 98
EDR (Event data recorder)......... 8
Elapsed time ..................... 95, 100 Electric Power Steering (EPS)
...............................................249Warning light.........................358
Electronic key .........................106 Battery-saving function .........121
If the electronic key does not operate properly .................381
Replacing the battery ...........333
Emergency Driving Stop System ...............................................230
Emergency flashers ...............348
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ..356
If a warning light turns on .....356
If a warning message is dis-played .................................366
If the battery is d ischarged ...383
If the electronic key does not  operate properly .................381
If the engine will not start......379
If the vehicle is submerged or  water on the road is rising ..350
If you have a flat tire .............370
If you lose your keys.............381
If you think something is wrong ...........................................354
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...........................................389
If your vehicle has to be stopped  in an emergency .................348
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...........................................351
If your vehicle ove rheats ......387
Engine ACCESSORY mode . ............158
Compartment........................304
Engine switch ...............154, 155
Fuel pump shut off system ...355
Hood .....................................302
How to start the engine 154, 155
Identification number ............393
If the engine will not start......379 
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447Alphabetical Index
Shift lock system............ 161, 164
Side airbags .............................. 31
Side marker lightsLight switch .......................... 173
Replacing light bulbs ............ 342
Wattage ................................ 398
Side mirrors Adjustment ........................... 132
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..... 232
Folding ................................. 133
RCTA function ...................... 237
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 341
Turn signal lever ................... 167
Side windows ...... ................... 134
Smart key system Antenna location .................. 120
Entry functions ..................... 111
Starting the engine ............... 155
Snow tires ............................... 253
Spare tire ................................. 370 Inflation pressure.................. 397
Storage location ................... 371
Spark plug ............................... 395
Specifications ......................... 392
Speedometer ...................... 86, 89
Steering lock Column lock release............. 154
Steering wheel Adjustment ........................... 130
Heated steering wheel ......... 269
Meter control switches ..... 92, 97
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 341
Storage features ..................... 273
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck 389
Sun visors ............................... 284
Sunshade Roof...................................... 137 Switches
AHB (Automatic High Beam) 175
Brake Hold switch .................171
Display change button ......87, 90
Door lock switches ............... 115
Driving mode select switch ...247
Dynamic radar cruise control switch .................................222
Emergency flashers switch...348
Engine switch ...............154, 155
Heated steering wheel switch ...........................................269
Ignition switch ...............154, 155
Instrument panel light control  switches..........................88, 91
Light switches .......................173
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) switch ...........................................204
Meter control switches......92, 97
Moon roof switches ..............137
Outside rear v iew mirror 
switches..............................132
Paddle shift switches ....164, 165
Parking brake switch ............168
Power door lock switch......... 115
Power window switches .......134
RCTA switch .........................238
Rear window and outside rear  view mirror defoggers switch...........................................263
Seat heater switches ............269
“SOS” button ..........................72
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance  switch .................................224
VSC OFF switch ...................249
Window lock switch ..............136
Windshield wiper and washer  switch .................................178
T
Tachometer ...............................86