Toyota 86 (2020 year). Manual in english - part 4

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The meters and display illuminate when

Vehicles without a smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

Vehicles with a smart key system

The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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The brightness of the instrument panel lights

When the parking lights or the headlights turn on, the instrument panel lights
will  dim.  However,  when  the  instrument  panel  brightness  control  dial  is
turned to the up most position, the instrument panel lights will not dim even
when the parking lights or headlights turn on.

NOTICE

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To prevent damage to the engine and its components

●

Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.

●

In  the  following  situations,  the  engine  may  be  overheating.  In  this  case,
immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after it
has cooled completely. (



P. 450)

• Vehicles  with  a  monochrome  multi-information  display:  The  engine

coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone

• Vehicles with a color multi-information display: The high engine coolant

temperature warning light flashes or illuminates

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Indicators and warning lights

The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.

For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all
indicators and warning lights illuminated.

Instrument cluster (with monochrome display)

Instrument cluster (with color display)

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Center panel

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Indicators

The  indicators  inform  the  driver  of  the  operating  state  of  the
vehicle’s various systems.

Turn signal indicator 
(



P. 188)

Shift-up indicator
 (



P. 186)

(Vehicles with a manual transmission)

Headlight high beam 
indicator (



P. 223)

(Blue)

(If equipped)

Low engine coolant 
temperature indicator

(If equipped)

Front fog light indicator 
(



P. 228)

Slip indicator 
(



P. 246)

Security indicator 
(



P. 79, 82)

Hill-start assist control 
ON indicator
(



P. 252)

(If equipped)

Smart key system indi-
cator (



P. 166)

“TRAC OFF” indicator 
(



P. 246)

Shift position and shift 
range indicator 
(



P. 179)

VSC off indicator 
(



P. 247)

(Vehicles with an automatic transmission)

Upshift/downshift indi-
cator (



P. 181, 183)

“TRACK” indicator 
(



P. 247)

(Vehicles with an automatic transmission)

“SPORT” indicator 
(



P. 180)

(Red)

REV indicator 
(



P. 156)

(Vehicles with an automatic transmission)

“SNOW” indicator
 (



P. 180)

(Green)

Cruise control indicator 
(



P. 232)

(Vehicles with an automatic transmission)

Shift position indicator 
(



P. 186)

“SET” indicator 
(



P. 232)

(Vehicles with a manual transmission)

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Vehicles without a smart key system

These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position  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 your Toyota
dealer.

Vehicles with a smart key system 

These  lights  turn  on  when  the  “ENGINE  START  STOP”  switch  is
turned  to  IGNITION  ON  mode  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 vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer for details.

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: This indicator turns on when the engine coolant temperature is low.

*

3

: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.

*

4

: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower,

the indicator will illuminate.

(If equipped)

Low outside tempera-
ture indicator (



P. 219)

Airbag on-off indicator (



P. 128)

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Warning lights

Warning  lights  inform  the  driver  of  malfunctions  in  any  of  the
vehicle’s systems. (



P. 396, 408)

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:

Vehicles without a smart key system

These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position  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 your Toyota
dealer for details.

Vehicles with a smart key system

 

These  lights  turn  on  when  the  “ENGINE  START  STOP”  switch  is
turned  to  IGNITION  ON  mode  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 vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer for details.

*

2

: The  light  flashes  in  yellow  to  indicate  a  malfunction.  The  light

flashes  quickly  in  green  to  indicate  that  the  steering  lock  has  not
been released.

*

3

: The light comes on in yellow to indicate a malfunction.

(Red)

(If equipped)

(U.S.A.) (Canada) (U.S.A.) (Canada)

(If equipped)

(Yellow)

(U.S.A.) (Canada)

(If equipped)

(Yellow)

(for driver)

(for the 

front pas-

senger)

(If equipped) (If equipped)

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WARNING

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If a safety system warning light does not come on

Should  a  safety  system  light  such  as  the ABS  and  SRS  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 your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately if this occurs.

*

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: Vehicles  with  a  monochrome  multi-information  display  only:  This

light turns on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position
to  indicate  that  a  system  check  is  being  performed.  It  will  turn  off
after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a
malfunction  in  a  system  if  the  light  does  not  come  on  or  turn  off.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer for details.

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Multi-information display (monochrome display)

The  multi-information  display  presents  the  driver  with  a  variety  of
driving-related  data,  such  as  the  current  outside  temperature.  The
multi-information display can also be used to change the meter set-
tings.

●

Odometer

●

Trip meter

●

Outside temperature

●

Current fuel consumption

●

Average fuel consumption

●

Setting  screen  for  the  shift
position  indicator  and  shift-
up indicator (vehicles with a
manual transmission)

●

Setting  screen  for  the  REV
indicator

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Switch the display

Pressing the “ODO/TRIP” switch or “DISP” switch displays the follow-
ing information respectively: 

“ODO/TRIP” switch

• Odometer
• Trip meter
• Setting screen for the shift posi-

tion indicator and shift-up indica-
tor (vehicles with a manual 
transmission)

“DISP” switch

• Outside temperature
• Current fuel consumption
• Average fuel consumption
• Setting screen for the REV indica-

tor

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Changing the display using the “ODO/TRIP” switch

Each time the “ODO/TRIP” switch is pressed, the display changes as
follows.

Odometer

Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.

Trip meter

*1

Displays  the  distance  the  vehicle  has  been  driven  since  the  meter  was
last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display different
distances independently.

Setting  screen  for  the  shift  position  indicator  and  shift-up  indica-
tor

*2

 (vehicles with a manual transmission)



P. 204

*1

: Pressing and holding the “ODO/TRIP” switch will reset the trip meter that

is currently displayed.

*2

: Only displayed when the engine switch is in the “ACC” or “LOCK” posi-

tion.

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Changing the display using the “DISP” switch

Each time the “DISP” switch is pressed, the display changes as fol-
lows.

Outside temperature

Displays  the  outside  temperature  within  the  range  of  -40°F  (-40°C)  to
122°F (50°C).

Current fuel consumption

Displays the current rate of fuel consumption.

Average fuel consumption

Displays the average fuel consumption since the function was reset.

• The function can be reset by pushing the “DISP” switch for longer than

one second when the average fuel consumption is displayed.

• Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.

Setting screen for the REV indicator*



P. 204

*: Only displayed when the vehicle is stopped.

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Setting  the  shift  position  indicator  and  shift-up  indicator
(vehicles with a manual transmission)

Displaying of the shift position indicator and shift-up indicator can be
turned on/off.

Press  the  “ODO/TRIP”  switch  repeatedly  until  the  setting
screen is displayed. (



P. 202)

Each time the switch is pressed and held, the display changes
between on/off.

“G-on”: Display on

“G-oFF”: Display off

Setting the REV indicator

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Changing the REV indicator settings

The  engine  speed  at  which  the  REV  indicator  turns  on  at  and
whether a buzzer sounds or not when the light turns on can be set.

Engine speed setting range: From 2000 to 7400 rpm (r/min)

Press the “DISP” switch repeatedly until the setting screen is
displayed. (



P. 203)

Press  and  hold  the  “DISP”
switch.

“REV.”  and  the  thousandth  place
flash.  After  flashing,  the  number
changes  each  time  the  button  is
pressed and held.

STEP 

1 

STEP 

2 

STEP 

1 

STEP 

2 

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Press the “DISP” switch.

The  hundredth  place  flashes.
After 

flashing, 

the 

number

changes  each  time  the  button  is
pressed and held.

Press the “DISP” switch.

A  buzzer  sounds  once,  and  setting  of  the  engine  speed  value  is
complete.

Press  and  hold  the  “DISP”
switch.

Each  time  the  “DISP”  switch  is
pressed  and  held,  the  buzzer
changes  between  activated  and
deactivated. 
“b-on”: Buzzer activated 
“b-oFF”: Buzzer deactivated 
When  the  setting  changes  from
“b-oFF”  to  “b-on”,  the  buzzer
sounds 3 times.

Press the “DISP” switch.

When the buzzer sounds, all settings have been completed. The set-
tings are displayed.

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Deactivating the REV indicator settings

After  setting  the  thousandth
place  to  “-”,  press  the  “DISP”
switch once.

STEP 

3 

STEP 

4 

STEP 

5 

STEP 

6 

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Outside temperature display

●

In  the  following  situations,  the  correct  outside  temperature  may  not  be
displayed.

• When the vehicle is very hot, such as when under the sun.
• When the vehicle is idling or being driven at low speeds such as in a

traffic jam or when the engine is stopped and then restarted immedi-
ately afterward.

• When the actual outside temperature is outside of the indicator range.

●

If “



” is displayed for approximately 1 minute or more or if the outside

temperature  is  not  displayed,  the  system  may be  malfunctioning.  Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

WARNING

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The information display at low temperatures

Allow  the  interior  of  the  vehicle  to  warm  up  before  using  the  liquid  crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed. 
For example, there is a lag between the driver's shifting and the new shift
position number appearing on the display. In this case, wait until the display
changes and take care not to downshift again, causing rapid and excessive
engine braking and possibly an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

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Multi-information display (color display)

Summary of functions

The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driv-
ing-related data, such as the current outside temperature. The multi-
information display can also be used to change the meter settings.

Meter control switches (



P. 208)

“ODO/TRIP” switch (



P. 208)

Menu icons (



P. 209)

The menu icon bar will be displayed momentarily when the meter control
switch is used to change the displayed content.

Content display area

A variety of information can be displayed by selecting a menu icon. Addi-
tionally, a warning message will be displayed in some situations.

• Menu icon content (



P. 209)

• Warning message (



P. 218, 408)

Odometer/trip meter display area (



P. 219)

Displays the following items:

• Odometer/trip meter
• Outside temperature

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Using the multi-information display

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Using the content display area

The  content  display  area  is  operated  using  the  meter  control
switches.

 

: Select menu icons

 

: Change 

displayed

content,  scroll  up/
down  the  screen
and move the cursor

:

Enter

:

Return  to  the  previ-
ous screen

For information pertaining to the content of each menu icon, refer to
the explanation of each item under the heading of the relevant menu
icon.

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Using the odometer/trip meter display area

Items in this area are operated using the “ODO/TRIP” switch. 

Press: Change displayed item

Each  time  the  switch  is  pressed,
the displayed item changes in the
order of odometer 



 trip meter A



 trip meter B.

Press and hold: Reset

Display the desired trip meter and
press and hold the switch to reset
the trip meter.

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Menu icons

Select a menu icon to display its content.

Drive information (



P. 210)

Select to display various drive data.

Exclusive content for 86 (



P. 212)

Select to display the G-force display, stopwatch, and other useful
functions for sporty driving.

Settings display (



P. 217)

Select to change the meter display settings.

Warning message display (



P. 218, 408)

Select to display warning messages and measures to be taken if a
malfunction is detected.

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Drive information ( 

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Drive information (page 1)

Current fuel consumption

Displays  the  current  rate  of  fuel
consumption.

Average fuel consumption

Displays  the  average  fuel  con-
sumption  since  the  function  was
reset.

Driving range

Displays the estimated maximum
distance  that  can  be  driven  with
the quantity of fuel remaining.

●

Pressing and holding 

 will reset the average fuel consump-

tion.

●

Use the displayed fuel consumption as a reference.

●

This  distance  is  computed  based  on  your  average  fuel  con-
sumption. 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 dis-
play may not be updated.
When refueling, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off. If
the  vehicle  is  refueled  without  turning  the  “ENGINE  START
STOP” switch off, the display may not be updated.

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Drive information (page 2)

Average vehicle speed

Displays  the  average  vehicle
speed since display was reset.

Driving time

Displays  the  cumulative  time  the
vehicle has been driven since dis-
play was reset.

Driving distance

Displays  the  cumulative  distance
the vehicle has been driven since
display was reset.

●

Pressing and holding 

 will reset the average vehicle speed/

driving time/driving distance.

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Drive information (page 3)

Engine  coolant  temperature
gauge

Displays the engine coolant tem-
perature. 
If the engine coolant temperature
gauge needle/indicator enters the
red zone, a buzzer will sound and
a  warning  message  will  be  dis-
played.

Engine oil temperature gauge

Displays  the  engine  oil  tempera-
ture.

Voltmeter

Displays the charging voltage.

As  voltage  displayed  may
be  different  from  the  actual
battery voltage, use the volt-
meter as a guideline.

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Pressing and holding 

 will turn the range value display on the

engine coolant temperature gauge display on/off.

Exclusive content for 86 ( 

 )

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G-force

Displays lateral G-forces on the vehicle 

Also displays, around the periphery of the G-force display, the left and
right steering amount, accelerator pedal input, and brake fluid pres-
sure

The following 2 screens are available for displaying G-force

• Normal display screen: Suitable for confirming current lateral G-forces

on the vehicle

• Peak-hold display screen: Suitable for confirming the size and direction

of the maximum lateral G-forces on the vehicle

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Reading the display

Record  of  the  maximum  G-
forces

• Displayed  on  the  peak-hold

display screen only

• To  reset  the  record  of  maxi-

mum G-forces, press and hold

 while the peak-hold display

screen is displayed.

Current  G-force  value  (ana-
lyzed  value  of  front/rear  and
left/right G-forces)

G-force  values  that  can  be  dis-
played

Front/Rear: Up to 1.3 G

Left/Right: Up to 2.5 G

G-force ball trace

The  maximum  number  of  ball
trace  segments  for  the  normal
display  screen  is  20  and  10  for
the peak-hold display screen.

G-force  ball  (acceleration  G-
forces on the vehicle)

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Scale of the G-force display

The  scale  of  the  record  of  the
maximum  G-forces  and  G-force
ball  trace  can  be  changed
between  1.0  G  and  0.5  G  by
pressing  and  holding 

  while

the  normal  display  screen  is  dis-
played.

Accelerator pedal input
Brake fluid pressure
Steering amount

If  the  steering  wheel  is  turned
completely to the left or right, the
bottom  side  of  the  gauge  on  the
corresponding  side  will  be  illumi-
nated in red.

This display is intended for use as a guideline. Depending on factors such as
the road surface condition, temperature and vehicle speed, the display may
not show the actual condition of the vehicle.

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Power and torque curve

Power output
Torque
Current engine speed

The vertical bar will slide laterally
according  to  the  current  engine
speed.

This  chart  is  intended  for  reference  only  and  does  not  show  the  actual
engine torque or output.

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Stopwatch

Measures and displays current lap time and previous lap times

Fastest lap time (top screen)

When the timer is reset, “



’



”



” will be displayed.

Fastest lap time (measurement screen)
Current lap time
Total lap time
Past lap times

Records of the 50 most recent lap times will be displayed.

Meter control switch operation guide

●

Changing between the stopwatch screens

To change to the measurement screen: Press 

.

To change to the top screen: Press 

.

Top screen

Measurement screen

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●

Operating the measurement screen

:

Start/stop  measure-
ment

:

Mark off one lap

:

Reset  measured  lap
times

 

: Scroll  through  the

lap times 

●

Resetting measured lap times

After stopping the measurement, press 

.

●

To display other content while the stopwatch is operating

If the measurement screen is displayed, press 

 to display the

top  screen.  Then  operate  the  meter  control  switches  to  display
other content. While other items are displayed, the measurement
will continue but the stopwatch cannot be operated.

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Settings display ( 

 )

Use the meter control switches on the steering wheel to change set-
tings.

Press 

 or 

 to select 

.

Operate the switches to select a desired item.

Press 

/

  or 

/

  to  change  the  setting  and  then

press 

 to confirm the change.

Item

Settings

Details

Welcome screen

On

Select to enable/disable the welcome 
screen when the “ENGINE START 
STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION 
ON mode.

Off

REV.

RPM

--00 rpm 
(OFF) ~ 
7400 rpm

Select to enable/disable the REV indi-
cator and set the engine speed at 
which the REV indicator will be illumi-
nated.
To disable, select “--” for the engine 
speed (--00 rpm)
Selectable engine speed range: 2000 
to 7400 rpm

Buzzer

On

Select to enable/disable the sounding 
of a buzzer when the REV indicator is 
illuminated. This setting can be 
changed only when the REV indicator 
is enabled.

Off

GSI (vehicles with a 
manual transmis-
sion)

On

Select to enable/disable the shift posi-
tion indicator and shift-up indicator. 
(



P. 186)

Off

Language

English

Select to change the language dis-
played.

French

Spanish

STEP 

1 

STEP 

2 

STEP 

3 

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Warning message ( 

 )

Select to display warning messages related to situations such as a
vehicle malfunction.

●

If there is more than one message to be displayed, press 

/

to change the display.

●

If  there  are  no  warning  mes-
sages to be displayed, a mes-
sage  indicating  so  will  be
displayed.

Units

km, km/h, 
km/l

Select to change the units of measure 
displayed.

km, km/h, 
l/100km

miles, 
MPH, 
MPG

Initialization

Yes

Select to reset the meter display set-
tings to the default setting.

No

Item

Settings

Details

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Odometer/trip meter display area

■

Odometer

Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.

■

Trip meter A/trip meter B

Displays  the  distance  the  vehicle  has  been  driven  since  the  meter
was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display
different distances independently. 

To  reset,  display  the  desired  trip  meter  and  press  and  hold  the  “ODO/
TRIP” switch.

■

Outside temperature

Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to
122°F (50°C). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the
ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or lower.

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■

G-force display

●

Depending on the vehicle usage conditions, the brake fluid pressure dis-
play may not reach its maximum reading even though the brake pedal is
fully depressed.

●

If  a  battery  terminal  is  disconnected  and  reconnected,  the  steering
amount display may be disabled temporarily. After driving the vehicle for
a while, the display will be enabled.

■

Suspension of the settings display

●

The settings cannot be changed while driving. When changing settings,
park the vehicle in a safe place.

●

If a warning message is displayed, operation of the settings display will
be suspended.

■

Using the stopwatch

If the engine is stopped while the stopwatch is operating, the stopwatch will
stop and the time up to that point will be recorded.

■

Outside temperature display

●

In  the  following  situations,  the  correct  outside  temperature  may  not  be
displayed.

• When the vehicle is very hot, such as when under the sun.
• When the vehicle is idling or being driven at low speeds such as in a

traffic jam or when the engine is stopped and then restarted immedi-
ately afterward.

• When the actual outside temperature is outside of the indicator range.

●

If “



” is displayed for approximately 1 minute or more or if the outside

temperature  is  not  displayed,  the  system  may be  malfunctioning.  Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■

Liquid crystal display

Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to
use the display. 

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WARNING

■

Caution for use while driving

●

When  operating  the  multi-information  display  while  driving,  pay  extra
attention to the safety of the area around the vehicle.

●

Do not look continuously at the multi-information display while driving as
you  may  fail  to  see  pedestrians,  objects  on  the  road,  etc.  ahead  of  the
vehicle.

■

The information display at low temperatures

Allow  the  interior  of  the  vehicle  to  warm  up  before  using  the  liquid  crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed. 
For example, there is a lag between the driver’s shifting and the new gear
number appearing on the display. This lag could cause the driver to down-
shift  again,  causing  rapid  and  excessive  engine  braking  and  possibly  an
accident resulting in death or injury.

■

Cautions during setting up the display

As the engine needs to be running during setting up the display, ensure that
the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area
such as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO)
may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health
hazard.

NOTICE

■

While setting up the display

To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while setting
up the display features.

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Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically. 

Operating the 

 switch turns on the lights as follows:

Off

The daytime running lights
turn on. (



P. 224)

The  headlights,  park-
ing/daytime 

running

lights

  (



P.  224)

  and  so

on turn on and off auto-
matically. 

(Vehicles

without  a  smart  key
system: 

When 

the

engine  switch  is  in  the
“ON” position
Vehicles  with  a  smart
key  system:  When  the
“ENGINE 

START

STOP”  switch  is  in
IGNITION ON mode)
The  side  marker,  park-
ing,  tail,  license  plate
and  instrument  panel
lights turn on.
The  headlights  and  all
the  lights  listed  above
(except  daytime  run-
ning lights) turn on. 

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Turning on the high beam headlights

With  the  headlights  on,  push
the lever forward to turn on the
high beams. 

Pull  the  lever  back  to  the  center
position  to  turn  the  high  beams
off.

Pull  the  lever  toward  you  and
release  it  to  flash  the  high
beams once. 

You  can  flash  the  high  beams
with the headlights on or off.

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■

Daytime running light system

●

The daytime running lights illuminate using the same lights as the parking
lights and illuminate brighter than the parking lights.

●

To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving,
the daytime running lights turn on automatically when all of the following
conditions are met. (The daytime running lights are not designed for use
at night.)

• The engine is running
• The shift lever is shifted out of P (Vehicles with an automatic transmis-

sion)

• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is off or in the “AUTO”

*

 position

*

:When the surroundings are bright

The daytime running lights remain on after they illuminate even if the parking
brake is set again.

●

When the turn signal indicators are flashing, the daytime running light on
the side that the turn signals are flashing will turn off.

●

When the emergency flashers are flashing, both daytime running lights
will turn off.

●

Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system
offers  greater  durability  and  consumes  less  electricity,  so  it  can  help
improve fuel economy.

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■

Headlight control sensor

■

Automatic light off system

Vehicles without a smart key system

The light switch is in 

, the headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-

onds  after  a  door  is  opened  and  closed  if  the  engine  switch  is  turned  off.
(The lights turn off immediately if 

 on the key is pressed after all the

doors are locked.)

To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to “ON” position, or turn

the light switch off and then back to 

 

or 

.

Vehicles with a smart key system

The light switch is in 

, the headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-

onds  after  a  door  is  opened  and  closed  if  the  “ENGINE  START  STOP”
switch is turned off. (The lights turn off immediately if 

 on the key is

pressed after all the doors are locked.)

To turn the lights on again, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNI-

TION  ON  mode,  or  turn  the  light  switch  off  and  then  back  to 

 

or

.

Headlight control sensor is located on the
passenger's side.

The  sensor  may  not  function  properly  if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing  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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■

Light reminder buzzer
Vehicles without a smart key system

A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to “LOCK” position and
the  driver's  door  is  opened  with  the  key  removed  from  the  engine  switch
while the lights are turned on.

Vehicles with a smart key system

A  buzzer  sounds  when  the  lights  are  left  on  with  the  “ENGINE  START
STOP” switch off and the driver’s door is opened.

■

Automatic headlight leveling system

The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number
of  passengers  and  the  loading  condition  of  the  vehicle  to  ensure  that  the
headlights do not interfere with other road users. 

■

Battery-saving function

In the following conditions, the headlights and the other remaining lights will
go off automatically after 20 minutes in order to prevent the vehicle battery
from being discharged:

●

The headlights and/or tail lights are on.

●

The key is removed from the engine switch (vehicles without a smart key
system) or the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned off (vehicles with
a smart key system).

●

The light switch is in 

 or 

.

This function will be canceled in any of the following situations:

●

When the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a
smart  key  system)  or  the  “ENGINE  START  STOP”  switch  is  turned  to
IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).

●

When the light switch is turned off.

●

When the door is opened or closed.

■

Customization that can be configured at your Toyota dealer

Settings of the light sensor sensitivity can be changed. 
(Customizable features 



P. 487)

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NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.

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Fog light switch



■

Fog lights can be used when

The headlights are on in low beam.

The  fog  lights  secure  excellent  visibility  in  difficult  driving  condi-
tions, such as in rain and fog. 

Turns the front fog lights off
Turns the front fog lights on



: If equipped

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Windshield wipers and washer

When intermittent windshield wiper operation is selected, the wiper
interval can be adjusted.

Operating the 

 lever operates the wipers or washer as fol-

lows.

Intermittent 

windshield

wiper operation
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
High 

speed 

windshield

wiper operation
Temporary operation 

Decreases  the  intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Increases  the  intermittent
windshield wiper frequency

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■

The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when

Vehicles without a smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

Vehicles with a smart key system

The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■

If no windshield washer fluid sprays

Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid tank.

WARNING

■

Caution regarding the use of washer fluid

When  it  is  cold,  do  not  use  the  washer  fluid  until  the  windshield  becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

Washer/wiper  dual
operation

Pulling  the  lever  operates  the
wipers and washer.

The  wipers  will  automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.

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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 operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.

■

When a nozzle becomes blocked

In this case, contact your Toyota dealer. 
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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Cruise control

Use  the  cruise  control  to  maintain  a  set  speed  without  depressing
the accelerator pedal. 

Indicators
Cruise control switch

■

Setting the vehicle speed

Press the “ON-OFF” button to
activate the cruise control. 

Cruise control indicator (green)
will come on.

Press  the  button  again  to
deactivate the cruise control. 

Accelerate  or  decelerate  the
vehicle  to  the  desired  speed,
and push the lever down to set
the speed.

“SET” indicator will come on.

The  vehicle  speed  at  the
moment  the  lever  is  released
becomes the set speed.

STEP 

1 

STEP 

2 

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■

Adjusting the set speed

To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set
speed is obtained.

Increases the speed
Decreases the speed

Fine  adjustment:  Momentarily
move  the  lever  in  the  desired
direction.

Large  adjustment:  Hold  the
lever in the desired direction.

The set speed will be increased or decreased as follows:

Fine adjustment (vehicles with a km/h odometer display): By approxi-
mately 0.6 mph (1 km/h) each time the lever is operated.

Fine adjustment (vehicles with an mph odometer display): By approxi-
mately 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time the lever is operated.

Large adjustment: The set speed can be increased or decreased con-
tinually until the lever is released.

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■

Cruise control can be set when

Vehicles with an automatic transmission

●

The shift lever is in D or M and the vehicle is in the 2

nd

 gear or higher.

●

Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).

Vehicles with a manual transmission

●

The vehicle is in the 2

nd

 gear or higher.

●

Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).

■

Canceling and resuming the constant speed control

Pulling the lever toward you
cancels the constant speed
control.

The speed setting is also can-
celed  when  the  brakes  are
applied  or  the  clutch  pedal
(manual  transmission  only)  is
depressed.

Pushing  the  lever  up
resumes 

the 

constant

speed control.

Resuming  is  available  when
the  vehicle  speed  is  more
than  approximately  20  mph
(30 km/h).

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■

Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed

●

The  vehicle  can  be  accelerated  normally.  After  acceleration,  the  set
speed resumes.

●

Even  without  canceling  the  cruise  control,  the  set  speed  can  be
increased by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then
pushing the lever down to set the new speed.

■

Automatic cruise control cancelation

Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations. 

●

Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).

●

VSC is activated.

■

The system may be malfunctioning when

In the following situations, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

●

The cruise control indicator light comes on in yellow.

●

The cruise control indicator does not come on even when the “ON-OFF”
button is pressed while the engine is running.

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WARNING

■

To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake

Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.

■

Situations unsuitable for cruise control

Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations. 
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.

●

In heavy traffic

●

On roads with sharp bends

●

On winding roads

●

On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow

●

On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.

●

During emergency towing

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Rear view monitor system

The rear view monitor assists the driver by displaying an image of
the area behind the vehicle while reversing. The image is displayed
in reverse on the screen. This reversed image is a similar image to
the one on the inside rear view mirror.

The  rear  view  image  will  be
displayed  on  the  rear  view
monitor  within  a  few  seconds
after the shift lever is shifted to
R.

When  the  shift  lever  is  shifted
to a position other than R, the
image  will  continue  to  be  dis-
played  for  approximately  5
seconds.

Screen
Automatic transmission
Manual transmission

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Displayed area

●

The  area  behind  the  rear
bumper  can  be  displayed.
Areas on both the left and right
side  of  the  rear  bumper  and
areas  just  under  the  rear
bumper cannot be displayed.

●

The distance of the image dis-
played on the screen will look
shorter  than  the  actual  dis-
tance.

●

Areas  above  the  rear  view
camera cannot be displayed.

●

If there is an object behind the
vehicle  with  a  long  protrusion
on  its  upper  part,  such  as  a
sign  pole,  the  protruding  part
will  not  be  displayed  on  the
screen.

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■

Distance from the ground on the screen

The  distance  markers  show  the  distance  from  an  object  on  level
ground  when  the  vehicle  is  unloaded.  Depending  on  the  loading
condition  and  road  condition,  the  distance  shown  on  the  screen
may be different from the actual distance.

When there is an upward slope behind the vehicle

“A”: 3 ft. (1 m)

The distance of the image on the
screen  will  look  farther  than  the
actual distance.

When there is a downward slope behind the vehicle

“A”: 3 ft. (1 m)

The distance of the image on the
screen  will  look  closer  than  the
actual distance.

■

Distance markers

3 ft. (1 m) line
10 ft. (3 m) line

The  distance  markers  show  the
distance from points on the road.
If  there  is  a  car  or  other  object
close  to  the  rear  of  the  vehicle,
the distance will not be displayed
correctly.

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Guide lines

The  guide  lines  (distance  markers  and  vehicle  width  lines)  are  a
guide to help you realize the actual distance of points on the screen.

Vehicle  width  lines  (oblique
vertical lines)
Approximately  10  ft.  (3  m)
from  the  bumper  (green  hori-
zontal line)
Approximately 3 ft. (1 m) from
the  bumper  (yellow  horizontal
line)
Approximately  1.5  ft.  (0.5  m)
from the bumper (red horizon-
tal line)
Vehicle centerline
When the shift lever is shifted
to  R,  the  screen  will  display
the  guide  lines  together  with
the rear view image.

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Rear view monitor camera

In the following cases, it may be difficult
to see images on the screen even when
the system is functioning correctly:

●

The  vehicle  is  in  a  dark  area,  such
as at night.

●

The  temperature  near  the  lens  is
extremely high or low.

●

Water  droplets  are  on  the  camera
lens  or  humidity  is  high,  such  as
when it rains.

●

Foreign  matter,  such  as  snow  and
mud, adheres to the camera lens.

●

The camera lens is scratched or has
dirt on it.

●

The  sun  or  headlights  are  shining
directly into the camera lens.

●

A bright object such as a white wall
is  reflected  in  the  mirror  surface
over the screen.

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Smear effect

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Flicker effect

When the camera is used under fluorescent light, sodium lights, or mercury
lights etc., the lights and the illuminated areas may appear to flicker.

If  a  bright  light,  such  as  sunlight
reflected off the vehicle body, is picked
up by the camera, a smear effect* char-
acteristic to the camera may occur.

*: Smear  effect 



 A  phenomenon  that

occurs  when  a  bright  light  is  picked
up  by  the  camera;  when  transmitted
by  the  camera,  the  light  source
appears  to  have  a  vertical  streak
above and below it.

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WARNING

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When using the rear view monitor system

Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in
death or serious injuries.

●

The rear view monitor system is a supplement device intended to assist
back  up.  Never  depend  solely  on  the  rear  view  monitor  system  when
reversing.  Always  check  visually  and  with  the  mirrors  to  confirm  your
intended path is clear. Use caution just as you would when backing up any
vehicle.

●

The camera has a special lens. Depicted distances between objects and
flat surfaces differ from actual distances.

●

Always check the vehicle surrounding area, because the guide lines are
ancillary lines.

●

The guide lines are ancillary lines and do not change even if the steering
wheel is turned.

●

Do not use the system if the trunk is open.

■

Conditions which may affect the rear view monitor system

●

If the back of the vehicle has been hit, the camera’s position and mounting
angle  may  have  changed.  Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota
dealer.

●

When the  outside temperature is low, the displayed image may  become
faint or dark, and moving images will be distorted, or not entirely visible.

●

Rapid  temperature  changes,  such  as  when  hot  water  is  poured  on  the
vehicle in cold weather, may cause the system to function abnormally.

●

If  the  camera  lens  is  dirty,  it  cannot  transmit  a  clear  image.  Rinse  with
water and wipe with a soft cloth. If the camera lens is extremely dirty, wash
with a mild cleanser and rinse.

●

If the tire size is changed, the area displayed on the screen may change.

●

Do not do the following. Doing so may scratch the lens, which may have a
negative effect on the image displayed on the screen.

• Rub the camera lens hard
• Use a hard brush to scrub the camera lens
• Scrub the lens with abrasive cleaners

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To prevent damage to the camera

●

As the camera has a water proof construction, do not detach, disassemble
or modify it. This may cause incorrect operation.

●

Take care so that organic solvent, car wax, window cleaner or glass coat
does not adhere to the camera. If this happens, wipe it off as soon as pos-
sible.

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Driving assist systems

To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following sys-
tems operate automatically in response to various driving situations.
Be  aware,  however,  that  these  systems  are  supplementary  and
should not be relied upon too heavily when operating the vehicle.

■

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if
the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface

■

Brake assist

Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation

■

VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)

Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning
on slippery road surfaces

■

TRAC (Traction Control)

Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from spin-
ning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads. 
The TRAC system is also equipped with the brake LSD function.

■

Hill-start assist control

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P. 252

■

EPS (Electric Power Steering)

Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to turn
the steering wheel

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When the TRAC/VSC systems are operating

The  slip  indicator  light  will  flash
while  the  TRAC  (brake  LSD
function)/VSC systems are oper-
ating.

Disabling the TRAC system

If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow, the TRAC system may

reduce power from the engine to the wheels. Pressing 

 to turn

the system off may make it easier for you to rock the vehicle in order
to free it. 
In this case, the brake LSD function remains on.

To  turn  the  TRAC  system  off,
quickly  press  and  release  the
button.

The  “TRAC  OFF”  indicator  light
will come on.

Press the button again to turn the
system back on.

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“TRACK” mode

Your vehicle is equipped with two types of control modes to accom-
modate  various  driving  preferences.  The  control  modes  can  be
selected with the “TRACK” switch. Normal mode allows secure and
smooth  normal  driving.  When  the  switch  is  pressed  and  held  for  1
second or more, “TRACK” mode is activated. Control characteristics
such  as  the  VSC  and TRAC  are adjusted  to afford  maneuverability
closer  to  what  a  driver  may  desire,  while  a  sense  of  security  is
retained.

“TRACK” mode/Normal mode

The  “TRACK”  indicator  and  VSC
off  indicator  come  on  when  in
“TRACK” mode.

To  change  back  to  normal  mode
while  in  “TRACK”  mode,  press

 or the “TRACK” switch.

Turning off both TRAC and VSC systems

To  turn  the  TRAC  and  VSC  systems  off,  press  and  hold 

  for

more than 3 seconds while the vehicle is stopped.

The  “TRAC  OFF”  indicator  light  and  the  VSC  off  indicator  light  will
come on. 
However, on vehicles with an automatic transmission, the brake LSD
function will remain on. 

Press the button again to turn the systems back on.

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Selecting TRAC mode and VSC mode

Modes can be selected to suit your driving conditions as follows:

*

1

: 

Vehicles with an automatic transmission

*

2

: 

Vehicles with a manual transmission

Driving 

conditions

TRAC 

modes

VSC modes

Brake LSD 

function

Indicator lights

Normal 

roads

Normal 

mode

Normal 

mode

Normal 

mode



Rough 

roads

Off

Normal 

mode

Normal 

mode

Sport 

driving

“TRACK” 

mode

“TRACK” 

mode

“TRACK” 

mode

 

Off

Off

“TRACK” 

mode

*

1

 

Off

*

2

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Sounds  and  vibrations  caused  by  the  ABS,  brake  assist,  TRAC  and
VSC systems

●

A  sound  may  be  heard  from  the  engine  compartment  when  the  brake
pedal is depressed repeatedly, when the engine is started or just after the
vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction
has occurred in any of these systems.

●

Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.

• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.

■

EPS operation sound

When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may
be heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.

■

Automatic reactivation of TRAC and VSC systems

After turning the TRAC and VSC systems off, the systems will be automati-
cally reactivated in the following situations:

●

Vehicles without a smart key system: When the engine switch is turned to
“LOCK” position

●

Vehicles  with  a  smart  key  system:  When  the  “ENGINE  START  STOP”
switch is turned off

●

If only the TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC will turn on when vehicle
speed is more than approximately 31 mph (50 km/h).
If both the TRAC and VSC systems are turned off, automatic reactivation
will not occur when vehicle speed increases.

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Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system

The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of
time.  The  steering  wheel  may  feel  heavy  as  a  result.  Should  this  occur,
refrain from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the engine
off. The EPS system should return to normal after a little while.

■

Automatic deactivation of “TRACK” mode

Vehicles without a smart key system 

When  the  engine  switch  is  turned  to  “LOCK”  position  after  driving  in
“TRACK” mode, the mode is automatically deactivated.

Vehicles with a smart key system

When  the  “ENGINE  START  STOP”  switch  is  turned  off  after  driving  in
“TRACK” mode, the mode is automatically deactivated.

WARNING

■

The ABS does not operate effectively when

●

Tires with inadequate gripping ability are used (such as excessively worn
tires on a snow covered road).

●

The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.

■

Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-
mal conditions

The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you in the following situ-
ations:

●

When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads

●

When driving with tire chains

●

When driving over bumps in the road

●

When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces

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WARNING

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TRAC may not operate effectively when

Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC system is operating. 
Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.

■

When the VSC and/or brake LSD function is activated

The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.

■

When the TRAC/VSC systems are turned off

Be  especially  careful  and  drive  at  a  speed  appropriate  to  the  road  condi-
tions. As these are the systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving
force, do not turn the TRAC/VSC systems off unless necessary.

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Replacing tires

Make  sure  that  all  tires  are  of  the  specified  size,  brand,  tread  pattern  and
total  load  capacity.  In  addition,  make  sure  that  the  tires  are  inflated  to  the
recommended tire inflation pressure level.

The ABS, TRAC and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires
are installed on the vehicle.

Contact  your  Toyota  dealer  for  further  information  when  replacing  tires  or
wheels.

■

Handling of tires and suspension

Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.

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Hill-start assist control

Hill-start  assist  control  helps  to  maintain  braking  force  to  assist
starting off forward while facing uphill or starting off backward while
facing  downhill.  As  hill-start  assist  control  is  initially  disabled,
enable the system to make it operable. The enabled/disabled setting
will be maintained the next time the engine is started.

The hill-start assist control ON
indicator  will  be  illuminated
when  system  is  enabled  and
flash while the system is oper-
ating.

■

Enabling hill-start assist control

Park your vehicle in a flat, safe location.

Make sure that the parking brake is securely engaged.

Stop the engine by turning the engine switch to the “LOCK”
position  (vehicles  without  a  smart  key  system)  or  turning
the  “ENGINE  START  STOP”  switch  off  (vehicles  with  a
smart key system).
Start the engine and check that the ABS warning light and
slip indicator are off.

Press  and  hold 

  for

approximately 30 seconds.

Check  that  both  the  VSC  off
indicator and “TRAC OFF” indi-
cator  illuminate  and  then  turn
off.

STEP 

1 

STEP 

2 

STEP 

3 

STEP 

4 

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When enabling the hill-start assist control

●

If  the  hill-start  assist  control  ON  indicator  does  not  illuminate  or  if  an
incorrect  operation  is  performed,  turn  the  engine  switch  to  the  “LOCK”
position  (vehicles  without  a  smart  key  system)  or  turn  the  “ENGINE
START  STOP”  switch  off  (vehicles  with  a  smart  key  system)  and  then
restart the enabling procedure from 

 .

●

If 

 is pressed and held for approximately 30 seconds or more, the

VSC off indicator and “TRAC OFF” indicator will turn off and subsequent
operations of the switch will be rejected. In this case, the VSC system will

operate  in  normal  mode.  (



P.  248)  To  enable 

,  turn  the  engine

switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position (vehicles without a smart key sys-
tem) or turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off (vehicles with a smart
key system) and then restart the engine.

Within 5 seconds after the indicator lights turn off, release

.  Then,  press  the  switch  again  within  2  seconds  of

releasing it.

The  hill-start  assist  control  ON  indicator  will  illuminate  and  then
turn off.

Turn  the  engine  switch  to  the  “LOCK”  position  (vehicles
without  a  smart  key  system)  or  turn  the  “ENGINE  START
STOP” switch off (vehicles with a smart key system). Then,
restart the engine and check that the hill-start assist control
ON indicator is illuminated.

Hill-start  assist  control  is  enabled  when  the  indicator  is  illumi-
nated.

To  disable  hill-start  assist  control,  perform  the  above 
through 

 again.

STEP 

5 

STEP 

6 

STEP 

1 

STEP 

6 

STEP 

4 

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Operating conditions of hill-start assist control

When the following conditions are met, the hill-start assist control will oper-
ate:

●

Vehicles  with  an  automatic  transmission:  The  shift  lever  is  in  D  or  M
(when starting off forward on while facing uphill) or in R (when starting off
backward while facing downhill).

●

Vehicles with a manual transmission: The shift lever is in a position other
than R (when starting off forward while facing uphill) or in R (when start-
ing off backward while facing downhill).

●

The vehicle is stopped.

●

The accelerator pedal is not depressed.

●

The parking brake is not engaged.

■

Hill-start assist control will not operate when

Hill-start assist control will not operate when any of the following conditions
are met:

●

Vehicles with an automatic transmission: The shift lever is in a position
other than D or M (when facing uphill) or in a position other than R (when
facing downhill).

●

Vehicles with a manual transmission: The shift lever is in R (when facing
uphill) or in a position other than R (when facing downhill).

●

Vehicles  with  an  automatic  transmission:  The  accelerator  pedal  is
depressed.

●

The parking brake is applied.

●

Vehicles with a manual transmission: The clutch is engaged.

●

Approximately  2  seconds  have  elapsed  since  the  brake  pedal  was
released.

●

The hill-start assist control ON indicator is not illuminated.

●

Vehicles without a smart key system: The engine switch is turned to the
“ACC” or “LOCK” position.

●

Vehicles with a smart key system: The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.

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Notes for hill-start assist control

●

A slight jolt may be felt when starting off backward with the shift lever in R
and then moving forward.

●

If the braking power of hill-start assist control is insufficient, depress the
brake pedal.

●

While the vehicle is stopped, make sure to depress the brake pedal.

■

The system may be malfunctioning when

In the following situations, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

●

The slip indicator is illuminated.

●

The hill-start assist control ON indicator turns off and a buzzer sounds.

WARNING

■

Hill-start assist control precautions

●

Do not overly rely on hill-start assist control. Hill-start assist control may
not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered with ice.

●

Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold the
vehicle stationary  for  an extended period of  time.  Do  not  attempt  to use
hill-start assist control to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so may
lead to an accident.

●

Do not  stop the  engine  while  hill-start assist  control is  operating,  as hill-
start assist control will stop operating, possibly leading to an accident.

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Cargo and luggage

Capacity and distribution

Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants. 

(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) - (Total weight of occupants)

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit



(1)Locate  the  statement  “The  combined  weight  of  occupants  and

cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle's
placard.

(2)Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that

will be riding in your vehicle.

(3)Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from

XXX kg or XXX lbs.

(4)The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug-

gage load capacity. 
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 - 750 (5 



 150) =

650 lbs.)

(5)Determine  the  combined  weight  of  luggage  and  cargo  being

loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the avail-
able cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.

Take  notice  of  the  following  information  about  storage  precau-
tions, cargo capacity and load:

●

Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk whenever possible. 

●

Be sure all items are secured in place. 

●

To  maintain  vehicle  balance  while  driving,  position  luggage
evenly within the luggage compartment.

●

For better fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary weight.