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2-1. Driving procedures
Automatic transmission (6-speed models)
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■Shifting the shift lever
While the engine switch is on, depress the brake pedal and
move the shift lever.
■ Shift position uses
*1: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in
D for normal driving.
*2: Selecting shift ranges S mode restricts the upper limit of the possiblegear ranges, control engine braking forces, and prevents unneces-
sary upshifting.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle or starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
SS mode driving*2 (P. 149)

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2-1. Driving procedures
Automatic transmission (5-speed models)
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■Shifting the shift lever
While the engine switch is on, depress the brake pedal and
move the shift lever.
■ Shift position uses
*1: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in
D for normal driving.
*2: Selecting shift ranges S mode restricts the upper limit of the possiblegear ranges, control engine braking forces, and prevents unneces-
sary upshifting.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle or starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
SS mode driving*2 (P. 153)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Multi-information display (if equipped)
Trip informationDisplay items can be switched by pushing the INFO button.
The multi-information display presen ts the driver with a variety of
driving-related data.
● Trip information
( P. 167)
Displays driving range, fuel
consumption and other cruis-
ing-related information.
● Warning messages
( P. 514)
Automatically displayed when
a malfunction occurs in one of
the vehicle’s systems.
● Odometer and trip meter
display ( P. 160)

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Zoom display of odometer and trip meters
Average Fuel Economy
Current Fuel Economy
Distance To Empty
Trip TimerDisplays the odometer and one of the trip meters
simultaneously.
Displays the average fuel
consumption since the
function was reset.
The function can be reset by pushing the SELECT
RESET button for more than 2 seconds when the
Average Fuel Economy is displayed.
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption.
Displays the estimated maximum distance that
can be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining.
● This distance is computed based on your average
fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance
that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
● When only a small amount of fuel is added to the
tank, the display may not be updated.
Displays the driving time.
To calculate the driving time, press the SELECT
RESET button, and to stop the calculation, press it
again.
To reset the calculation, press the SELECT RESET
button for more than 2 seconds.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
Outside temperature and trip in
formation display (if equipped)
Every time the INFO button is pushed, the display toggles through
these information.
● OUTSIDE (outside temperature display)
● RANGE (driving range)
● AVG (average fuel consumption after refueling)
● INST (current fu el consumption)
● Display off
Displays the outside air temperature.
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be
driven with the quantity of fuel remaining.
• This distance is computed based on your aver-age fuel consumption. As a result, the actual dis-
tance that can be driven may differ from that
displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not be updated.
Displays the average fuel consumption since the vehi-
cle was last refueled.
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption.

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■To select the unit A (English/U.S. customary system) or unit B (metric
unit)
Vehicles without multi-information display
Press the SETUP US/M button to change the units. Vehicles with multi-information display
Press the SETUP US/M button to display UNITS on the multi-information
display. And then press the SELECT RESET button to change the units.
CAUTION
■ Caution while driving
Do not adjust the display.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
Information Unit AUnit B
Average fuel consumption and
current fuel consumption MPG
L/100 Km
Driving range MILESKm
Outside temperature °F°C

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2-5. Driving information
2
When driving
Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger carrying vehicle.
Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling, perfor-
mance, braking, durability, and fuel consumption. For your safety
and the safety of others , do not overload the vehicle or trailer.
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in
accordance with the trailer’s char acteristics and operating condi-
tions.
The vehicle stability and braking performance are affected by trailer
stability, brake setting and performance, and the hitch.
Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by
towing a trailer for commercial purposes.
Contact your Toyota dealer for fu rther information about additional
requirements such as a towing kits, etc.