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2-1. Driving procedures
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Turn signal lever
Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Right turn
Left turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Left-hand drive vehicles
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is in the IGNITION ON mode.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Multi-information display
P. 226
Odometer/trip meter/instrument cluster light control and trip
meter reset button
P. 220
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.

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Right-hand drive vehicles
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is in the IGNITION ON mode.
Multi-information display
P. 226
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.

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CAUTION
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems
are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in
death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional imme-
diately if this occurs.
Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. (P. 475)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with
smart entry & start system) to indicate that a system check is being
performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not
come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional for details.
*2: Vehicles with a Multidrive or an automatic transmission
*3: Vehicles with a manual transmission
*4: This indicator turns on in blue when the engine coolant temperature is
low.
(Red)
(if equipped)
*1*1*1*1*1*1*1*1
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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
The front position, tail,
license plate and
instrument panel lights
turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn
on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn
on and off automati-
cally.
(When the engine
switch is in the “ON”
position [vehicles with-
out smart entry & start
system] or the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode
[vehicles with smart
entry & start system].)
(if equipped)

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Daytime running light system (if equipped)
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights and tail
lights turn on automatically whenever the engine is started. (However, the
daytime running light system will be canceled when the headlight switch is
operated manually or the automatic headlight system turns on the tail lights.)
Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
Automatic light off system
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
When the light switch is in the position, the headlight and all the
lights turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned to the “ACC”
or “LOCK” position and the driver’s door is opened.
When the light switch is in the or position, the headlights
and front fog lights turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned
to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or
turn the light switch off once and then back to the or position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
When the light switch is in the position, the headlight and all the
lights turn off automatically if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to the ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF and the driver’s door
is opened.
When the light switch is in the or position, the headlights
and front fog lights turn off automatically if the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is turned to the ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF.
To turn the lights on again, turn to the IGNITION ON mode, or turn the light
switch off once and then back to the or position.
The sensor may not function properly if
anything that blocks the sensor is affixed
to the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.

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The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in the IGNITION ON mode.
Sensor sensitivity (high)
Sensor sensitivity (low)
Wash/wipe operation
Wipers operate automati-
cally.
Vehicles with headlight
cleaner: P. 249

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The headlight cleaner operation (if equipped)
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
When the windshield washer is operated with the engine switch in the
“ON” position and the headlights turned on, the headlight cleaners will
operate once. (Afterwards, the headlight cleaners operate automatically
once for every 5 times the windshield washer is operated.)
To operate the headlight cleaners again, pull back the washer lever 5
times.
(If the headlights are turned off and then on again, and then the wind-
shield washer is operated, the headlight cleaners will operate once.)
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
When the windshield washer is operated with the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch in the IGNITION ON mode and the headlights turned on,
the headlight cleaners will operate once. (Afterwards, the headlight clean-
ers operate automatically once for every 5 times the windshield washer is
operated.)
To operate the headlight cleaners again, pull back the washer lever 5
times.
(If the headlights are turned off and then on again, and then the wind-
shield washer is operated, the headlight cleaners will operate once.)
Rain drop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while the engine
switch is in the “ON” position, the wiper will operate once to show that
“AUTO” mode is activated.
If the wiper sensitivity is adjusted to higher, the wiper may operate once to
indicate the change of sensitivity.
The raindrop sensor judges the amount
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Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in the IGNITION ON mode, the wiper will operate
once to show that “AUTO” mode is activated.
If the wiper sensitivity is adjusted to higher, the wiper may operate once to
indicate the change of sensitivity.
If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 85°C (185°F) or higher, or
-40°C (-40°F) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case,
operate the wipers in any mode other than “AUTO”.
If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked and if there is washer fluid in
the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
CAUTION
Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in “AUTO” mode
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or
the windshield is subject to vibration in “AUTO” mode. Take care that your
fingers or anything else do not become caught in the windshield wipers.
NOTICE
When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not use the washer when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may cause
the washer fluid pump to overheat.
When there is no windshield washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled
toward you and held continually.

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Rear window wiper and washer
The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in the IGNITION ON mode.
NOTICE
When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the rear window.
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not use the washer when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may cause
the washer fluid pump to overheat.
Intermittent window wiper
operation
Normal window wiper oper-
ation
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion