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Paddle shift switches  P. 221, 227
Telephone switches *
“DISP” switch

P. 451
P. 250
Talk switch * P. 451
“DISP” switch 
P. 250
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles
with smart entry & start system)
P. 210
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles
without smart entry & start system)
P. 215
Audio remote control
switches
P. 439
Cruise control switch  P. 275, 281
Distance switch 
P. 281
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(left-hand drive vehicles)

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(right-hand drive vehicles)
Paddle shift switches  P. 221, 227
Talk switch * P. 451
“DISP” switch 
P. 250
Cruise control switch  P. 275, 281
Audio remote control
switches
P. 439
Telephone switches *
“DISP” switch

P. 451
P. 250
Toyota parking
assist-sensor
switch
 P. 303
Distance switch 
P. 281
Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch
 P. 116Tilt and telescopic steering lock
release lever
 P. 116

198 2-1. Driving procedures
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Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
For the first 300 km (200 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
For the first 800 km (500 miles):
Do not tow a trailer.
For the first 1000 km (600 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
Eco Driving Indicator Light (if equipped)
During Eco-Friendly acceleration (Eco-
driving), Eco Driving Indicator Light will
turn on. When the acceleration exceeds
Zone of Eco driving, and when the vehicle
is stopped, the light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Light will not oper-
ate in the following conditions:
The shift position is anything other than
“D”
The vehicle is being driven in “SPORT”
mode (P. 220, 226)
If equipped, the paddle shift switch is
operated while the shift position is “D”
The vehicle speed is approximately 130
km/h (80 mph) or higher

220 2-1. Driving procedures
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Selecting a shift position
*1: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in
the “D” position for normal driving.
*2: If equipped, by selecting gear step using paddle shift switches, you can
control engine braking forces.
Selecting a driving mode
Press the switch.
For powerful acceleration and
driving in mountainous
regions.
Press the switch once more to
return the normal mode.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle or starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1 or temporary gear step selection
driving
*2
M7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode
driving (P. 222)

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When driving
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Driving in the “D” position
Shift lever
If the shift lever is shifted into the “D” position, the most appropriate
gear ratio is automatically selected, as determined by the driving
conditions.
Paddle shift switches (if equipped)
While the shift lever is in the “D” position, engine braking force can
be temporarily switched to.
Upshifting
Downshifting
Unless the paddle shift switches
are operated, the gear step dis-
played on the meter cluster is
fixed.
However, even when in the “D” position, the gear steps will be
automatically changed if the engine speed is too high, or too low.

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Driving in the “M” position
By shifting the shift lever into the “M” position, 7 stages of gear step
can be switched between.
Upshifting
Downshifting
Unless the shift lever or paddle
shift switches (if equipped) are
operated, the gear step displayed
on the meter cluster is fixed.
However, even when in the “M” position, the gear steps will be
automatically changed if the engine speed is too high, or too low.

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When driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Paddle shift switch (if equipped)
When the paddle shift switch is operated in the “D” position, a gear step
will be automatically selected according to the vehicle speed and driving
conditions.
Automatic deactivation of gear step selection in the “D” position
Gear step selection in the “D” position will be deactivated in the following
situations:
• The “+” paddle shift switch is held down for a period of time
• When the vehicle comes to a stop
• If the accelerator pedal is depressed for longer than a certain period of
time in one shift range
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 switches (if equipped) is
operated. (The warning buzzer will sound twice.)
When driving with cruise control activated
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 “D” or “M” mode, downshifting to “6”, “5” or “4”.
(P. 275)
When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in “D” posi-
tion. (P. 220)

226 2-1. Driving procedures
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Selecting a shift position
*1: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in
the “D” position for normal driving.
*2: If equipped, by selecting shift ranges using paddle shift switches, you
can control engine braking forces.
Selecting a driving mode
Press the switch.
For powerful acceleration and
driving in mountainous
regions.
Press the switch once more to
return the normal mode.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle or starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1 or temporary shift range selection
driving
*2
M“M” mode driving (P. 228)

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When driving
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Driving in the “D” position
Shift lever
If the shift lever is shifted into the “D” position, the most appropriate
gear is automatically selected, as determined by the driving condi-
tions.
Paddle shift switches (if equipped)
While the shift lever is in the “D” position, engine braking force can
be temporarily switched to.
By firstly operating the “-” paddle shift switch, the “-” and “+”
switches can be used to freely switch the shift range.
Changing the shift range allows restriction of the highest gear, pre-
venting unnecessary upshifting and enabling the level of engine
braking force to be selected.
Higher shift range
Lower shift range
The gear is automatically shifted up or down between 1 and the
selected shift range (displayed on the meter cluster).
DisplayRange

228 2-1. Driving procedures
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Driving in the “M” position
By shifting the shift lever into the “M” position, 6 stages of gear can be
switched between.
Upshifting
Downshifting
Unless the shift lever or paddle
shift switches (if equipped) are
operated, the gear displayed on
the meter cluster is fixed.
However, even when in the “M” position, the gear will be automati-
cally changed in the following situations:
When the vehicle speed drops (downshift only)
When the automatic transmission fluid temperature is extremely
high (upshift only)