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1744-1. Driving the vehicle
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WARNING
⬛When braking
⚫When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause one
side of the vehicle to brake different ly than the other side. Also, the parking
brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
⚫If the brake booster device does not operate, do not follow other vehicles
closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be
depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.
⚫Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
⚫The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems; if one of the sys-
tems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal should be
depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.
⬛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
is dangerous to apply the brakes suddenly, as it may be difficult to control your
vehicle, which may lead to an accident.
⚫It is difficult to control your vehicle
⚫The vehicle is making abnormal sounds or vibrations
⚫The vehicle leans abnormally
For information on what to do in case of a flat tire, see P. 396.
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1754-1. Driving the vehicle
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NOTICE
⬛Driving (continuously variable transmission vehicles)
⚫Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving.
Depressing the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time may restrain
the engine output.
⚫Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake ped-
als at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
⬛Driving (Manual transmission vehicles)
⚫Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving. Depressing the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time may
restrain the engine output.
⚫Do not move the shift lever without st epping on the clutch pedal all the way.
Doing so could damage the clutch or transmission.
⚫To prevent the clutch from being da maged, observe the following precau-
tions.
⦁ Do not drive with your foot placed on the clutch pedal
⦁ Avoid starting to move the vehicle when the shift lever is set to other than
the gear 1
⦁ Do not ride the clutch more than ne cessary especially when starting to
move the vehicle on a hill
⚫Do not set the shift lever to R while the vehicle is still moving. Doing so could
damage the clutch, transmission, or the gear.
⬛Parking (continuously variable transmission vehicles)
Always apply the parking brake, and set th e shift lever to P. If the parking brake
is not applied and the shift lever is no t set to P, it may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may accelerate sudd enly if the accelerator pedal is acci-
dentally depressed.
⬛Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
⚫Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of ti me. Doing so may damage the electric power steer-
ing motor.
⚫When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the disc wheels, etc.
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1784-1. Driving the vehicle
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WARNING
⬛Load and distribution
⚫Do not overload your vehicle.
⚫Do not apply loads unevenly.
Improper loading not only puts a strain on the tires, but may cause deteriora-
tion of steering or braking control leading to an unforeseen accident, which
may cause death or serious injury.
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1814-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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Changing the engine switch position
a“OFF” (“LOCK” position)
The key can be removed and inserted.
(For continuously variable transmission
vehicles, the key can be inserted and
removed when the shift lever is set in
P)
The steering wheel will be locked.
The emergency flashers can be used.
b“ACC” (“ACC” position)
You can use electrical components,
such as a power outlet.
c“ON” (“ON” position)
All electrical components can be used.
d“START” (“START” position)
The engine can be started.
⬛Turning the key from “ACC” to “OFF” (“LOCK”)
a Verify that the shift lever is set to P (continuously variable transmission
vehicles) or N (manual transmission vehicles)
b Push in the key and turn it to “OFF”
(“LOCK”)
⬛When the engine will not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( ➞P. 7 2 )
Contact your Toyota dealer.
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1824-2. Driving procedures
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⬛Steering wheel lock
⚫If you remove the key from the engine switch and move the steering wheel
to the left or right, the steering wheel lock function will lock the steering
wheel.
⚫To unlock the steering wheel, turn
the engine switch while moving the
steering wheel left and right.
⬛Clutch start system (Manual transmission vehicles)
For your safety, the engine will not start unless you step on the clutch pedal all
the way even when the engine switch is turned to “START”.
⬛Key removal reminder warning buzzer
When the key is inserted and the engine switch is turned to “ACC” or “OFF”,
opening the driver’s door will cause the warning buzzer to sound.
WARNING
⬛When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting th e engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an unforeseen accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
⬛Caution while driving
⚫Do not turn the engine swit ch to “OFF” while driving.
Turning off the engine while driving ma y lead to an unforeseen accident,
resulting in serious injury or death in the worst case.
⚫For manual transmission vehicles, the key may fall out if the key is turned to
“OFF”. If the key is removed, the steering wheel will be locked and cannot be
operated, which may lead to an unforeseen accident.
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1834-2. Driving procedures
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WARNING
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⬛How to stop the engine in an emergency
If you want to stop the engine in case of an emergency while driving, turn the
engine switch to “ACC” and then stop the engine. ( ➞P. 367) Except in the case
of an emergency, do not touch the engine switch while driving.
If you stop the engine while driving, th e steering wheel and the brake will still
work, but not having the power assist wi ll make the steering wheel and brake
operation difficult. As soon as you confirm the safety, pull over and stop the
vehicle on the side of the road.
NOTICE
⬛To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch “ACC” or “ON” for long periods of time without
the engine running.
⬛When starting the engine
⚫Do not rotate the starter for 30 seconds or longer at a time.
⚫Do not race a cold engine.
⚫If you have trouble starting the engine or experience frequent stalling, have
the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer immediately.
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1874-2. Driving procedures
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⬛Steering wheel lock
⚫Opening or closing one of the doors (except for opening the back door) after
turning the engine switch “OFF” will lock the steering wheel. Operating the
engine switch will automatically unlock the steering wheel.
⚫If the vehicle’s battery is dead, the st eering wheel lock will not be activated.
⬛When unable to unlock the steering wheel
The indicator of the engine switch will
continue to flash in green at a fast
pace.
Once you have verified that the shift le ver is set to P (continuously variable
transmission vehicles), try operating the engine switch while rotating the steer-
ing wheel in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction.
⬛Overheat protection of the steering wheel lock motor
If you repeat the engine start and stop operation in a short period, the opera-
tion may be restricted to prevent th e motor from being overheated. If that
happens, stop the operation. The system will return to normal in about 10 sec-
onds.
⬛The indicator of the engine switch lights up or flashes in yellow
It may indicate a malfunction in the systems. Have the vehicle inspected at
your Toyota dealer immediately.
⬛When the electronic key runs out of battery
➞ P. 3 4 4
⬛Engine switch operation
⚫If the switch was not pushed firmly or the switch was pushed quickly several
times, the mode may not switch or the engine may not start.
⚫If you start the engine again right afte r turning “OFF” the engine switch, the
engine may not start. If you want to start the engine again after turning
“OFF” the engine switch, wait for a few seconds.
⬛When the key-free system was deactivated by customization
➞ P. 4 0 6
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1884-2. Driving procedures
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WARNING
⬛When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting th e engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an unforeseen accident re sulting in death or serious injury.
⬛Caution while driving
If the vehicle starts sliding when the engine stops, do not open, lock or unlock
the doors until the vehicle stops safely . Doing so may activate the steering wheel
lock and lead to an unforeseen accident, resulting in serious injury or death.
⬛Stopping the engine in an emergency
If you want to stop the engine in an em ergency while driving the vehicle, press
and hold the engine switch for more than 3 seconds, or press it briefly 3 times
or more in succession. ( ➞P. 367)
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 over and stop the
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
NOTICE
⬛To prevent battery discharge
⚫Do not leave the engine switch “ACC” or “ON” for long peri ods of time with-
out the engine running.
⚫When the engine switch indi cator is not turned off, the engine switch is not
“OFF”. Before you leave the vehicle, turn “OFF” the engine switch.
⚫For the continuously variable transmission vehicles, do not stop the engine
with the shift lever placed in other t han P. When you stop the engine with
the shift lever placed in other than P and leave it as is, it could cause the bat-
tery to die since the engine switch will be set to “ACC”.
⬛When starting the engine
⚫Do not race a cold engine.
⚫If you have trouble starting the engine or experience frequent stalling, have
the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer immediately.
⬛Engine switch operation
If you experience unusual symptoms such as the switch being stuck when
pushing the engine switch, the switch may be broken. Contact your Toyota
dealer immediately.
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1904-2. Driving procedures
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: If equipped
Driving mode selection✽
Push the D assist switching steering
switch
The vehicle enters the power mode and
the power mode indicator lights up.
Set the shift lever to D or S to enjoy swift
and effortless driving.
Press the switch again to enter the nor-
mal driving mode.
How to use the manual mode
When the shift lever is set to S, moving the shift lever to the “+” side or “-”
side, or operating the paddle shift switch
✽ will cause the vehicle to enter
the manual mode, allowing the driver to select the desired shift position.
a Shift up (“+” side)
b Shift down (“-” side)
Each time the shift is moved, the gear
position changes by 1 gear level and
stays at the selected shift position.
The meter displays the selected shift
position between the range of 1 M (1-
speed) and 7 M (7-speed).
Set the shift lever in D to enter the nor-
mal driving mode.
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1934-2. Driving procedures
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⬛Power mode✽
⚫The power mode control will not be acti vated in any of the following situa-
tions:
⦁ When the shift lever is set to R
⚫Even when you have set the D assist switching steering switch to “ON”, turn-
ing the engine switch “OFF ” and turning it “ON” will automatically restore the
D assist switching steering switch to “OFF”.
⚫When the malfunction indicator lamp or the continuously variable transmis-
sion warning light
✽ is lit or flashing, or when the TFT color multi-information
display
✽ shows “Transmission System Malfun ction”, the vehicle will not enter
the power mode.
⬛Reverse warning buzzer
When shifting into R, a buzzer will so und to inform the driver that the shift
lever is in R.
WARNING
⬛When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears sudde nly. Sudden changes in engine braking
may cause the vehicle to spin or skid.
⬛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 accidentally depressed instead of the brake pedal
when the shift lock override button is pr essed and the shift lever is shifted out
of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, po ssibly leading to an accident resulting in
death or serious injury.
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