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2-8. Driving Tips
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Before Driving
Saving Fuel and Protection of the Environment
How you operate your Toyota determines how far it will travel on a
tank of fuel. Use these suggestions to help save fuel and reduce CO2.
●Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine runs smoothly, begin driv-
ing.
● Avoid fast starts.
● Drive at lower speeds.
● Anticipate when to apply the brakes (avoid sudden braking).
● Follow the maintenance schedule and have your Toyota dealer per-
form inspections and servicing.
● Use the air conditioner only when necessary.
● Slow down on rough roads.
● Keep the tires properly inflated.
● Do not carry unnecessary weight.
● Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
● Keep the wheels in correct alignment.
● Keep windows closed at high speeds.
● Slow down when driving in crosswinds and headwinds.
WARNING
■Never stop the engine when going down a hill
Stopping the engine when going down a hill is dangerous. This causes the
loss of power steering and power br ake control, and may cause damage to
the drivetrain. Any loss of steering or braking control could cause an acci-
dent.
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2-8. Driving Tips
Hazardous Driving
When driving on ice or in water, snow, mud, sand, or similar hazards:
●Be cautious and allow extra distance for braking.
● Avoid sudden braking and sudden maneuvering.
● Do not pump the brakes. Continue to press down on the brake
pedal. Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS) on P. 193.
● If you get stuck, select a lower gear and accelerate slowly. Do not
spin the front wheels.
● For more traction in starting on slippery surfaces such as ice or
packed snow, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other non-
slip material under the front wheels.
Use snow chains only on the front wheels.
WARNING
■Be extremely careful if it is necessary to downshift on slippery sur-
faces
Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is danger-
ous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This
could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.
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2-8. Driving Tips
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Before Driving
Floor Mat
When setting a floor mat, position
the floor mat so that its grommets
are inserted over the pointed end
of the retention posts.
WARNING
■Make sure the floor mats are hooked on the retention pins to prevent
them from bunching up under the foot pedals
Using a floor mat that is not secured is dangerous as it will interfere with the
accelerator and brake pedal operation, which could result in an accident.
■ Do not install two floor mats, one on top of the other, on the driver’s
side
Installing two floor mats, one on top of the other, on the driver’s side is dan-
gerous as the retention pins can only keep one floor mat from sliding for-
ward.
If using a heavy duty floor mat for winter use always remove the original
floor mat.
Loose floor mat(s) will interfere with the foot pedal and could result in an
accident.
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2-8. Driving Tips
Rocking the Vehicle
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand or mud, depress
the accelerator slightly and slowly move the shift lever from 1 (D) to R.
WARNING
■Do not spin the wheels at more than 35 mph (56 km/h), and do not
allow anyone to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at high speed is dangerous.
The spinning tire could overheat and explode. This could cause serious
injuries.
NOTICE
Too much rocking may cause engine overheating, transaxle failure, and tire
damage.
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2-8. Driving Tips
■Use snow tires on all four wheels
Do not go faster than 75 mph (120 km/h) while driving with snow
tires. Inflate snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm
2, 4.3 psi) more than rec-
ommended on the tire pressure label (driver’s door frame), but
never more than the maximum cold-tire pressure shown on the
tires.
The vehicle is originally equipped with all season radials designed
to be used all year around. In some extreme climates you may find
it necessary to replace them with snow tires during the winter
months to further improve traction on snow and ice covered roads.
Check local regulations before using tire chains.
Install the chains on the front tires only.
Do not use chains on the rear tires.
Please consult your Toyota dealer.
■Installing the chains If your vehicle is equipped with wheel covers remove them, oth-
erwise the chain bands will scratch them.
Secure the chains on the front tires as tightly as possible.
Always follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions.
Retighten the chains after driving 1/4—1/2 mile (1/2—1 km).
If your vehicle is equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system, the
system may not function correctly when using tire chains.
Snow Tires
WARNING
■Use only the same size and type tires (snow, radial, or non-radial)
on all four wheels
Using tires different in size or type is dangerous. Your vehicle’s handling
could be greatly affected and result in an accident.
NOTICE
Check local regulations before using studded tires.
Tire Chains
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Before Driving
WARNING
■Driving with tire chains
●Chains may affect handling.
● Do not go faster than 30 mph (50 km/h) or the chain manufacturer’s rec-
ommended limit, whichever is lower.
● Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, and sharp turns.
● Avoid locked-wheel braking.
NOTICE
● Do not use chains on a temporary spare tire; it may result in damage to the
vehicle and to the tire.
● Do not use chains on roads that are free of snow or ice. The tires and
chains could be damaged.
● Chains may scratch or chip aluminum wheels.
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2-8. Driving Tips
Driving In Flooded Area
WARNING
■Dry off brakes that have become wet by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying the brakes several times until
the brake performance returns to normal
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident.
Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected.
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle on flooded roads as it could cause short circuiting
of electrical/electronic parts, or engine damage or stalling from water
absorption. If the vehicle has been immersed in water, consult your Toyota
dealer.
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2-8. Driving Tips
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Before Driving
Overloading
WARNING
■Be careful not to overload your vehicle
The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rat-
ing (GVWR) of the vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
Label on the driver’s door frame. Exceeding these ratings can cause an
accident or vehicle damage. You can estimate the weight of the load by
weighing the items (or people) before putting them in the vehicle.
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3When Driving
3-1. Start/Stop EngineIgnition Switch ................... 140
Starting the Engine ........... 142
Turning the Engine Off ...... 147
3-2. Combination Meter and Display
Meters and Gauges .......... 148
Warning/Indicator Lights .............................. 156
3-3. Transaxle Manual Transaxle Operation ........................ 160
Automatic Transaxle Controls........................... 164
3-4. Switches and Controls Lighting Control ................. 175
Fog Lights ......................... 179
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................ 180
Windshield Wipers and Washer..................... 182
Rear Window Defogger ......................... 185
Hazard Warning Flasher ............................ 186
3-5. Brake Brake System .................... 187
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ... 191 3-6. ABS/TCS/DSC
Antilock Brake System (ABS) .............................. 193
Traction Control System (TCS) .............................. 194
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) .............................. 196
3-7. Fuel Economy Monitor Fuel Economy Monitor ...... 199
3-8. Drive Selection Drive Selection (Automatic Transaxle) ..... 201
3-9. Power Steering Power Steering ................. 203
3-10. Active Safety System Active Safety System ........ 204
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) ............................ 205
Laser Sensor..................... 211
3-11. Cruise Control Cruise Control ................... 213
3-12. Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ............................ 218
3-13. Rear View Monitor Rear View Monitor ............ 222
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3-1. Start/Stop Engine
Ignition Switch
The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within
operational range while the key is being carried.
Each time the push button start is
pressed, the ignition switches in
the order of off, ACC, and ON.
Pressing the push button start
again from ON switches the igni-
tion off.
■Off
The power supply to electrical devices turns off and the push button
start indicator light (amber) also turns off.
In this position the steering wheel is locked.
■ACC (Accessory)
Some electrical accessories will operate and the indicator light
(amber) illuminates.
■ON
This is the normal running position after the engine is started. The
indicator light (amber) turns off. (The indicator light (amber) illumi-
nates when the ignition is switched ON and the engine is not run-
ning.)
Some indicator lights/warning lights should be inspected before the
engine is started (→P. 156).
Push Button Start Positions
Push button start Indicator light
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