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4-1. Before driving
4- 1. B ef ore  dr iv in g
■Starting the engine
→P. 1 3 6
■Driving
1While depressing the clutch 
pedal, shift the shift lever to 1. 
(→P.139)
2Release the parking brake. 
(→P.143)
3Gradually release the clutch 
pedal. At the same time, gently 
depress the accelerator pedal to 
accelerate the vehicle.
■Stopping
1While depressing the clutch 
pedal, depress the brake pedal.
2If necessary, set the parking 
brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an 
extended period of time, shift the shift 
lever to N. (→P.139)
If the Stop & Start system is enabled, 
shifting the shift lever to N and releas-
ing the clutch pedal will stop the engine. 
(→P.196)
■Parking the vehicle
1While depressing the clutch 
pedal, depress the brake pedal.
2Set the parking brake. (→P.143)
Check that the parking brake indicator is illuminated.
3Shift the shift lever to N. 
(→P.139)
If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 
1 or R and block the wheels as needed.
4Turn the engine switch to OFF 
to stop the engine.
5Slowly release the brake pedal.
6Lock the door, making sure that 
you have the key on your per-
son.
■Starting off on a steep uphill
1Make sure that the parking 
brake is set and shift the shift 
lever to 1.
2Lightly depress the accelerator 
pedal at the same time as grad-
ually releasing the clutch pedal.
3Release the parking brake.
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, 
because visibility will be reduced, the 
windows may become fogged-up, and 
the road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, 
because the road surface will be 
especially slippery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driv-
ing on an expressway in the rain, 
because there may be a layer of water 
between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and 
brakes from operating properly.
■Restraining the engine output 
(Brake Override System)
●When the accelerator and brake ped-
als are depressed at the same time, 
the engine output may be restrained.
●A warning message is displayed on 
the multi-information display and 
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures 
should be observed to ensure 
safe driving:
Driving procedure 
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WARNING
●Do not drive the vehicle over or  stop the vehicle near flammable  
materials. The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These  
hot parts may cause a fire if there is  any flammable material nearby.
●During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. 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 over and stop the vehi-cle as soon as it is safe to do so. 
However, in the event of an emer- gency, such as if it becomes impos-sible to stop the vehicle in the  
normal way:  →P. 3 0 6
●Use engine braking (downshift) to  
maintain a safe speed when driving  down a steep hill.Using the brakes continuously may  
cause the brakes to overheat and  lose effectiveness. ( →P.139)
●Do not adjust the positions of the  steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside rear view mirrors  
while driving. Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their  
body are not outside the vehicle.
●Do not drive the vehicle off-road.
This is not an AWD vehicle  designed for off-road driving. Pro-ceed with all due caution if it  
becomes unavoidable to drive off- road.
●Do not drive across a river or through other bodies of water.This may cause electric/electronic  
components to short circuit, dam- age the engine or cause other seri-ous damage to the vehicle.
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and reduce your ability to control  
the vehicle.
●Sudden acceleration, engine brak-
ing due to shifting, or changes in  engine speed could cause the vehi-cle to skid.
●After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to  
make sure that the brakes are func- tioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from func- 
tioning properly. If the brakes on  only one side are wet and not func-tioning properly, steering control  
may be affected.
■When shifting the shift lever
●Do not shift the shift lever to R while  the vehicle is moving forward.Doing so can damage the transmis- 
sion and may result in a loss of  vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to a driv-ing position while the vehicle is moving backward. 
Doing so can damage the transmis- sion and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the  
engine from the transmission.  Engine braking is not available when N is selected. 
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Driving
NOTICE
• Do not use the clutch pedal to  adjust vehicle speed. When stop- 
ping the vehicle with the shift lever  in a position other then N, make sure to fully depress the clutch  
pedal and stop the vehicle using the  brake.Doing so may damage the clutch. 
• When stopping the vehicle with the  shift lever in a position other than N,  
make sure to fully depress the  clutch pedal and stop the vehicle using the brakes.
●Do not shift the shift lever to R with-out the vehicle completely stopped. 
Doing so may damage the clutch,  transmission and gears.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold 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 possible to  
avoid damaging the wheels, under- side of the vehicle, etc.
●Make sure to idle the engine imme-diately after high-load driving. Stop the engine only after the turbo- 
charger has cooled down. Failure to do so may cause damage to the turbocharger.
■If you get a flat tire while driving 
A flat or damaged tire may cause the  
following situations. Hold the steering  wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the  
vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your  vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally. 
Information on what to do in case of a  
flat tire ( →P.325)
■When encountering flooded  
roads 
Do not drive on a road that has  flooded after heavy rain, etc. Doing so  
may cause the following serious dam- age to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion 
In the event that you drive on a  flooded road and the vehicle becomes flooded or stuck in mud or  
sand, be sure to have any authorized  Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer check  
the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of  oil and fluid used for the engine,  
transmission, transfer, differential,  etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propel-ler shaft, bearings and suspension joints (where possible), and the  
function of all joints, bearings, etc. 
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Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following  
information about storage pre- 
cautions, cargo capacity and  
load:
WARNING
■Things that must not be carried  in the luggage compartment 
The following things may cause a fire  if loaded in the luggage compartment:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions 
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may prevent the ped- 
als from being depressed properly,  may block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or  
passengers, possibly causing an acci- dent.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the lug- 
gage compartment whenever pos- sible.
●Do not stack cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment higher than the seatbacks.
●When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed  
directly behind the front seats.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or 
on the following locations. 
• At the feet of the driver 
• On the front passenger or rear  seats (when stacking items) 
• On the luggage cover
• On the instrument panel 
• On the dashboard
●Secure all items in the occupant  compartment.
●Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not designed for passengers. They  
should ride in their seats with their  seat belts properly fastened.
■Load and distribution
●Do not overload your vehicle.
●Do not apply loads unevenly.Improper loading may cause deteri-oration of steering or braking con- 
trol which may cause death or  serious injury.
NOTICE
■Carbon film (if equipped) 
Do not attach a roof carrier on the car- bon-film. It may damage the film sur-face. 
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4-2.Driving pro cedu res
1Check that the parking brake is 
set.
2Check that the shift lever is in N.
3Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
 and a message will be displayed 
on the multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, the engine cannot 
be started.
4Press the engine switch shortly 
and firmly.
When operating the engine switch, one 
short, firm press is enough. It is not 
necessary to press and hold the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts or for 
up to 30 seconds, whichever is less.
Continue depressing the clutch pedal 
until the engine is completely started.
The engine can be started from any 
engine switch mode.
■Engine switch illumination
In the following situations, the engine 
switch is illuminated.
●When the driver’s or passenger’s door 
is opened.
●When the engine switch is in ACC or 
ON.
●When the engine switch mode is 
changed from ACC or ON to off.
Also, in the following situation, the 
engine switch flashes.
●When depressing the clutch pedal 
while carrying the electronic key.
■If the engine does not start
●The engine immobilizer system may 
not have been deactivated. (→P. 7 2 )
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer 
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any 
reliable repairer.
●If a message related to start-up is 
shown on the multi-information dis-
play, read the message and follow the 
instructions.
■If the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started using the 
smart entry & start system. Refer to 
P.341 to restart the engine.
■Electronic key battery depletion
→P. 1 0 0
■Conditions affecting operation
→P. 1 1 0
■Notes for the entry function
→P. 1 1 1
■Steering lock function
●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, “Push Engine Switch while 
Turning Steering Wheel in Either 
Direction” will be displayed on the 
Engine (ignition) switch
Performing the following oper-
ations when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person 
starts the engine or changes 
engine switch modes.
Starting the engine 
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Driving
multi-information display. 
Press the engine switch shortly and  firmly while turning the steering wheel left and right.
●To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, operation of the  
motor may be suspended if the engine  is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time. In this case,  
refrain from operating the engine  switch. After about 10 seconds, the steering lock motor will resume func- 
tioning.
■Electronic key battery 
→ P. 2 9 5
■Operation of the engine switch
●If the switch is not pressed shortly and  firmly, the engine switch mode may not change or the engine may not  
start.
●If attempting to restart the engine 
immediately after turning the engine  switch off, the engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine  
switch off, please wait a few seconds  before restarting the engine.
■Customization 
If the smart entry & start system has  
been deactivated in a customized set- ting, refer to P.339.
1 Stop the vehicle completely. 
2 Set the parking brake. (→P.143)
Check the parking brake indicator is  illuminated.
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 circumstances. 
Doing so may cause an accident  resulting in death or serious injury.
■Caution while driving 
If engine failure occurs while the vehi- cle is moving, do not lock or open the  
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe  and complete stop. Activation of the steering lock in this circumstance may  
lead to an accident, resulting in death  or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When starting the engine
●Do not race a cold engine.
●If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehicle checked by any authorized  
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized  repairer, or any reliable repairer  
immediately.
■Symptoms indicating a malfunc-
tion with the engine switch 
If the engine switch seems to be oper- ating somewhat differently than usual,  
such as the switch sticking slightly,  there may be a malfunction. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or  
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli- able repairer immediately.
Stopping the engine 
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3Shift the shift lever to N.  
( →P.139) 
4 Press the engine switch.
The engine will stop, and the meter dis- play will be extinguished.
5 Release the brake pedal and  
check that “ACCESSORY” or  
“IGNITION ON” is not shown on  
the multi-information display. 
Modes can be changed by pressing  
the engine switch with clutch pedal  
released. (The mode changes each  
time the switch is pressed.) 
“ACCESSORY” 
“IGNITION ON” 
1 OFF
The emergency flashers can be used.
2ACC
Some electrical components such as  
the audio system can be used. 
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed on the  
multi-information display.
3 ON
All electrical components can be used. 
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on the  
multi-information display.
■Auto power off function 
If the vehicle is left in ACC or ON (the  
engine is not running) for more than 20  minutes, the engine switch will automati-cally turn off. However, this function can- 
not entirely prevent battery discharge.  Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in ACC or ON for long periods of  
time when the engine is not running.
WARNING
■Stopping the engine in an emer-
gency
●If you want to stop the engine in an  emergency while driving the vehi- 
cle, press and hold the engine  switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly 3 times or more in  
succession. ( →P.306) However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an  
emergency. 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 diffi-cult to steer and brake, so you  
should pull over and stop the vehi- cle as soon as it is safe to do so.
●If the engine switch is operated while the vehicle is running, a warn-ing message will be shown on the  
multi-information display and a  buzzer sounds.
●To restart the engine after perform-ing an emergency shutdown, depress the clutch pedal and then  
press the engine switch.
Changing engine switch  
modes 
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Driving
The countries and areas for each region listed in the table are current as of 
August 2020. However, depending on when the vehicle was sold, the coun-
tries and areas of each region may be different. Contact any authorized 
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer for 
details.
■Pre-collision warning
When the system determines that 
the possibility of a frontal collision is 
high, a buzzer will sound and a 
warning message will be displayed 
on the multi-information display to 
urge the driver to take evasive 
action.“BRAKE!”
■Pre-collision brake assist
When the system determines that 
RegionsDetectable 
objectsFunction availabilityCountries/areas
A
• Vehicles
• Bicyclists
• pedestrians
The pre-collision warn-
ing, pre-collision brake 
assist, pre-collision 
braking, emergency 
steering assist and 
intersection right/left 
turn assistance are 
available
Iceland, Ireland, Albania, 
Andorra, United Kingdom, Italy, 
Estonia, Austria,  Netherlands, 
Cyprus, Greece, Croatia, 
Gibraltar, Switzerland, Swe-
den, Spain, Slovakia, Slove-
nia, Czech Republic, Denmark, 
Germany, Norway, Hungary, 
Finland, France, Bulgaria, Bel-
gium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 
Poland, Portugal, Macedonia, 
Malta, Monaco, Serbia, Monte-
negro, Latvia, Lithuania, Roma-
nia, Luxembourg, Israel, 
Turkey and Canary Islands
BVehicles
The pre-collision warn-
ing, pre-collision brake 
assist and pre-collision 
braking are available
French Guiana
System functions 
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the possibility of a frontal collision is  
high, the system applies greater  
braking force in relation to how  
strongly the brake pedal is  
depressed.
■Pre-collision braking 
If the system determines that the  
possibility of a frontal collision is  
extremely high, the brakes are  
automatically applied to help avoid  
the collision or reduce the impact of  
the collision.
■Emergency steering assist (for 
region A) 
If the system determines that the  
possibility of a collision with a  
pedestrian is high and that there is  
sufficient space for the vehicle to be  
steered into within its lane, and the  
driver has begun evasive maneuver 
or steering, emergency steering  
assist will assist the steering move- 
ments to help enhance the vehicle  
stability and for lane departure pre- 
vention.
■Intersection right/left turn 
assistance (for region A) 
If the system determines that there  
is a high possibility of a collision in  
the following situations, it will assist  
with Pre-collision warning and, if  
necessary Pre-collision braking. 
Depending on the configuration of  
the intersection, it may not be pos- 
sible to support. 
 z When you turn right/left at an  
intersection and cross the path of  
an oncoming vehicle 
 z When you turn right/left, pedes- 
trian is detected in the forward  
direction and estimated to enter  
your vehicle’s path (bicyclists are  
not detected.)
WARNING
■Limitations of the pre-collision  system
●The driver is solely responsible for  
safe driving. Always drive safely,  taking care to observe your sur-roundings. 
Do not use the pre-collision system  instead of normal braking opera-tions under any circumstances.  
This system will not prevent colli- sions or lessen collision damage or injury in every situation. Do not  
overly rely on this system. Failure to  do so may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury. 
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Driving
WARNING
●Although this system is designed to  help avoid a collision or help reduce  
the impact of the collision, its effec- tiveness may change according to various conditions, therefore the  
system may not always be able to  achieve the same level of perfor-mance. 
Read the following conditions care- fully. Do not overly rely on this sys-tem and always drive carefully. 
• Conditions under which the system  may operate even if there is no pos- 
sibility of a collision:  →P. 1 6 7 
• Conditions under which the system  
may not operate properly:  →P. 1 6 9
●Do not attempt to test the operation  
of the pre-collision system yourself. Depending on the objects used for testing (dummies, cardboard  
objects imitating detectable objects,  etc.), the system may not operate properly, possibly leading to an  
accident.
■Pre-collision braking
●When the pre-collision braking  function is operating, a large amount of braking force will be  
applied.
●If the vehicle is stopped by the 
operation of the pre-collision brak- ing function, the pre-collision brak-ing function operation will be  
canceled after approximately 2 sec- onds. Depress the brake pedal as necessary.
●The pre-collision braking function may not operate if certain opera-tions are performed by the driver. If  
the accelerator pedal is being  depressed strongly or the steering wheel is being turned, the system  
may determine that the driver is tak- ing evasive action and possibly pre-vent the pre-collision braking  
function from operating.
●In some situations, while the pre-
collision braking function is operat- ing, operation of the function may be canceled if the accelerator pedal  
is depressed strongly or the steer- ing wheel is turned and the system determines that the driver is taking  
evasive action.
●If the brake pedal is being 
depressed, the system may deter- mine that the driver is taking eva-sive action and possibly delay the  
operation timing of the pre-collision  braking function.
■Emergency steering assist (for region A)
●As emergency steering assist oper- 
ation will be canceled when the sys- tem determines that lane departure prevention function has been com- 
pleted.
●Emergency steering assist may not 
operate or may be cancel in the fol- lowing cases as the system may determine the driver is taking  
actions. 
• If the accelerator pedal is being  
depressed strongly, the steering  wheel is being operated sharply, the brake pedal is being depressed  
or the turn signal lever is being  operated. In this case, the system may determine that the driver is tak- 
ing evasive action and the emer- gency steering assist may not operate.