TOYOTA SIENNA 2014 XL30 / 3.G Owners Manual

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Shift ranges and their functions
●Automatically selecting gears between 1 and 6 according to
vehicle speed and driving conditi ons. But, the gear is limited
according to selected shift range.
● You can choose from 6 levels of engine braking force.
● A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than
a higher shift range, and the engine speed will also increase.
■S mode
●When the shift range is 5 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets
the shift range to 6.
● To prevent excessive engine speed, a function was adopted that auto-
matically selects a higher shift range before the engine speed becomes
too high.
● To protect the automatic transaxle, a function is adopted that automati-
cally selects a higher shift range when the fluid temperature is high.
■ When driving with the cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control (if
equipped)
Engine braking will not occur in S mode, even when downshifting to 5 or 4.
( P. 297, 302)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
● P. 778
● Vehicles with AUTO ACCESS SEAT : If the AUTO ACCESS SEAT has
not been locked in place after being stowed, the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P.
For details, refer to “AUTO ACCESS SEAT OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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■If the “S” indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever
to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transaxle system. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. (In this situation, the
transaxle will operate in the same manner as when the shift lever is in D.)
■ Downshift restriction warning buzzer (S mode)
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 is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■ AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver perfor-
mance and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position.
(Shifting the shift lever to the S position cancels the function.)
■ Driving on a downhill
On declines, there may be case where the vehicle shifts down automatically
to obtain engine braking. As a result of the downshifting the engine speed
may increase.
CAUTION
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.

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Tur n signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions of
the driver:
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right
(push and hold the lever
partway)
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Lane change to the left
(push and hold the lever
partway)
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.

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Parking brake
■Usage in winter time
See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time. ( P. 369)
NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
To set the parking brake, fully
depress the parking brake
pedal with your left foot while
depressing the brake pedal
with your right foot.
(Depressing the pedal again
releases the parking brake.)
U.S.A. Canada

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Hor n
■After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.
(P. 138)
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.

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2-2. Instrument cluster and information display
Gauges and meters
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer: Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter: Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since themeter was last reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to
record and display different distances independently.
Odometer/trip meter display change button
P. 247

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Changing the display
Pressing this button switches amon g odometer display, trip meter dis-
plays and Eco Driving Indicator Light setting screen.
Odometer
Trip meter A
*1
Trip meter B*1
Eco Driving Indicator Light
setting screen
*2
*1: Pressing and holding the but-ton will reset the trip meter.
*2: Pressing and holding the but-ton will activate or deactivate
Eco Driving Indicator Light.
Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument pa nel lights can be adjusted by turn-
ing the knob.
Darker
Brighter

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■The meters and display illuminate when (Optitron type meters)
Vehicles without a smart key system:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (
P. 790)

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Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
■ Instrument cluster
■ Center display

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■Outside rear view mirrors (if equipped)