Toyota Avalon (2020 year). Manual in english - part 3

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Alarms and warning indicators

A combination of  exterior and interior alarms as well as warning messages
shown on the multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehicle
and  accidents  resulting  from  erroneous  operation.  Take  appropriate  mea-
sures in response to any warning message on the multi-information display.
(



P. 440) 

When only an alarm sounds, circumstances and correction procedures are as
follows.

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Battery-saving function

The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the electronic
key battery and the vehicle battery from being discharged while the vehicle is
not in operation for a long time.

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In  the  following  situations,  the  smart  key  system  may  take  some  time  to
unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of

the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.

• The smart key system has not been used for 5 days or longer.

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If the smart key system has not been used for 14 days or longer, the doors
cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver’s door. In this case, take
hold of the driver’s door handle, or use the wireless remote control or the
mechanical key, to unlock the doors.

Alarm

Situation

Correction procedure

Exterior  alarm  sounds
once for 5 seconds

An  attempt  was  made
to lock the vehicle while
a door was open.

Close  all  of  the  doors
and  lock  the  doors
again.

The  trunk  was  closed
while the electronic key
was still inside the trunk
and  all  the  doors  were
locked.

Retrieve  the  electronic
key  from  the  trunk  and
close the trunk lid.

Interior alarm pings 
repeatedly

The engine  switch was
turned to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver’s
door  was  open  (The
driver’s 

door 

was

opened 

when 

the

engine  switch  was  in
ACCESSORY mode).

Turn  the  engine  switch
off  and  close  the
driver’s door.

The engine  switch was
turned  off  while  the
driver’s door was open.

Close the driver’s door.

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Electronic Key Battery-Saving Function

When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping
the electronic key from receiving radio waves.

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Conditions affecting operation

The smart key system, wireless remote control and engine immobilizer sys-
tem  use  weak  radio  waves.  In  the  following  situations,  the  communication
between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the
smart  key  system,  wireless  remote  control  and  engine  immobilizer  system
from operating properly. (Ways of coping: 



P. 459)

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When the electronic key battery is depleted

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Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical
noise

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When  the  electronic  key  is  in  contact  with,  or  is  covered  by  the  following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs

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When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby

●

When  carrying  the  electronic  key  together  with  the  following  devices  that
emit radio waves
• Portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless commu-

nication devices

• Another vehicle’s electronic key, another electronic key of your vehicle, or

a wireless key that emits radio waves

• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems

●

If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window

●

When  the  electronic  key  is  placed  near  a  battery  charger  or  electronic
devices

●

When  the  vehicle  is  parked  in  a  pay  parking  spot  where  radio  waves  are
emitted.

Press 

 twice while pressing and hold-

ing 

.  Confirm  that  the  electronic  key

indicator flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the
smart  key  system  cannot  be  used.  To
cancel the function, press any of the elec-
tronic key buttons.

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Note for the entry function

●

Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas),
the system may not operate properly in the following cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near

the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.

• The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to

the rear bumper center when the trunk is opened.

• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, rear package tray or floor,

or in the door pockets or glove box when the engine is started or engine
switch modes are changed.

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Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the
door pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave recep-
tion conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin and the
door will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the electronic
key inside the vehicle.

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As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be
locked or unlocked by anyone. However, only the doors detecting the elec-
tronic key can be used to unlock the vehicle.

●

Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to start
the engine if the electronic key is near the window.

●

The  doors may unlock or lock  if a  large  amount  of water  splashes on  the
door handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash, when the electronic key is
within  the  effective  range.  (The  doors  will  automatically  be  locked  after
approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)

●

If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic
key  is  near  the  vehicle,  there  is  a  possibility  that  the  door  may  not  be
unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to unlock
the doors.)

●

Touching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or prevent
lock operation. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor again.

●

When the lock operation is performed using the lock sensor, recognition sig-
nals  will  be  shown  up  to  two  consecutive  times. After  this,  no  recognition
signals will be given.

*

●

If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effec-
tive range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In this case, follow the
following correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from the

vehicle. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)

• Set  the  electronic  key  to  battery-saving  mode  to  disable  the  smart  key

system. (



P. 137)

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If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet
during a car wash, a message may be shown on the multi-information dis-
play and a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock
all the doors.

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The  lock  sensor  may  not  work  properly  if  it  comes  into  contact  with  ice,
snow, mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again.

●

A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the
doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the origi-
nal position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle
again.

●

If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly
longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.

●

Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door han-
dle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door.

*

: This setting can be customized at your Toyota dealer.

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When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods

●

To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.

●

The smart key system can be deactivated in advance. (



P. 497)

●

Setting the electronic key to battery-saving mode helps to reduce key bat-
tery depletion. (



P. 137)

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To operate the system properly

Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the
outside of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key
may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The
alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention function may not
operate.)

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If the smart key system does not operate properly

●

Locking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk: Use the mechanical
key. (



P. 459)

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Starting the engine: 



P. 460

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Customization

Some functions can be customized. (



P. 497)

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If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting

●

Locking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. (



P. 125, 131, 459)

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Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes: 



P. 460

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Stopping the engine: 



P. 184

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Certification for the smart key system



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.



For vehicles sold in Canada

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WARNING

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Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

●

People  with  implantable  cardiac  pacemakers,  cardiac  resynchronization
therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should keep
away from the smart key system antennas. (



P. 135)

The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary,
the entry function can be disabled. Ask your Toyota dealer for details, such
as  the  frequency  of  radio  waves  and  timing  of  the  emitted  radio  waves.
Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function.

●

Users  of  any  electrical  medical  device  other  than  implantable  cardiac
pacemakers,  cardiac  resynchronization  therapy-pacemakers  or  implant-
able  cardioverter  defibrillators  should  consult  the  manufacturer  of  the
device  for  information  about  its  operation  under  the  influence  of  radio
waves.
Radio  waves  could  have  unexpected  effects  on  the  operation  of  such
medical devices.

Ask your Toyota dealer for details for disabling the entry function.

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Seat position adjustment switch
Seatback  angle  adjustment
switch
Seat  cushion  (front)  angle
adjustment switch
Vertical 

height 

adjustment

switch
Lumbar 

support 

firmness

adjustment switch (if equipped)
Lumbar  support  height  adjust-
ment switch (if equipped)

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Power easy access system (vehicles with driving position memory)

The driver’s seat and steering wheel move in accordance with engine switch
mode and the driver’s seat belt condition. (



P. 146)

Front seats

Adjustment procedure

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WARNING

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When adjusting the seat position

●

Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-
gers are not injured by the moving seat.

●

Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid
injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.

●

Make sure to leave enough space around the feet so they do not get stuck.

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Seat adjustment

●

Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage.

●

To  reduce  the risk  of sliding  under  the lap  belt during a  collision,  do  not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint  forces  directly  to  the  abdomen,  or  your  neck  may  contact  the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

NOTICE

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When adjusting a front seat

When  adjusting  a  front  seat,  make  sure  that  the  head  restraint  does  not
contact the headliner. Otherwise, the head restraint and headliner may be
damaged.

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Pull the seatback lever in the trunk
for  the  seatback  you  wish  to  fold
down  and  then  fold  the  seatback
down.

Rear seats

The seatbacks of the rear seats can be folded down.

Folding down the rear seatbacks

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WARNING

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When folding the seatbacks down

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.

●

Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.

●

Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.

●

Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the trunk while driv-
ing.

●

Do not allow children to enter the trunk.

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When returning the seat to its original position

●

Ensure that the seat belt does not get caught between or behind the seats.

●

If the seat belt has been released from its guide, pass the seat belt through
its guide. (



P. 32)

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Seat adjustment

Be careful not to get hands or feet pinched between the rear console box
and the rear seat when folding down the rear seatback.

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After returning the seatback to the upright position

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.

●

Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pressing it forward and rear-
ward on the top.

●

Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.

●

Make sure that the seat belt is passed through its guide.

NOTICE

■

When the right seatback is folded down

Make  sure  the  luggage  loaded  in  the  enlarged  trunk  will  not  damage  the
webbing of the rear center seat belt.

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The seat and steering wheel are automatically adjusted to allow the
driver to enter and exit the vehicle easily.
When  all  of  the  following  have
been  performed, the driver’s seat
and  steering  wheel  are  automati-
cally  adjusted  to  a  position  that
allows driver to enter and exit the
vehicle easily.

• The shift lever has been shifted

to P.

• The  engine  switch  has  been

turned off.

• The driver’s seat belt has been unfastened.

When any of the following has been performed, the driver’s seat and
steering wheel automatically return to their original positions.

• The engine switch has been turned to ACCESSORY mode or IGNI-

TION ON mode.

• The driver’s seat belt has been fastened.

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Operation of the power easy access system

When exiting the vehicle, the power easy access system may not operate if
the seat is already close to the rearmost position, etc.

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Customization

Some functions can be customized. (



P. 497)

Driving position memory



This  feature  automatically  adjusts  the  driver’s  seat,  steering
wheel and outside rear view mirrors to make entering and exit-
ing the vehicle easier or to suit your preferences.



: If equipped

Power easy access system

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Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver’s seat, steer-
ing wheel and outside rear view mirrors) can be recorded and recalled
by pressing a button.
Two different driving positions can be recorded into memory.

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Recording procedure

Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Adjust  the  driver’s  seat,  steering  wheel,  and  outside  rear  view

mirrors to the desired positions.
While  pressing  the  “SET”
button,  or  within  3  seconds
after  the  “SET”  button  is
pressed,  press  button  “1”  or
“2” until the buzzer sounds.

If  the  selected  button  has
already  been  preset,  the  previ-
ously  recorded  position  will  be
overwritten.

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Recall procedure

Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Press  one  of  the  buttons  for
the driving position you want
to  recall  until  the  buzzer
sounds.

Driving position memory

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To stop the position recall operation part-way through

Perform any of the following operations:

●

Press the “SET” button.

●

Press button “1” or “2”.

●

Operate  any  of  the  seat  adjustment  switches  (only  cancels  seat  position
recall).

●

Operate the tilt and telescopic steering control switch (only cancels steering
wheel position recall).

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Seat positions that can be memorized (



P. 142)

The  adjusted  positions  other  than  the  position  adjusted  by  lumbar  support
switch can be recorded.

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Operating  the  driving  position  memory  after  turning  the  engine switch
off

Recorded seat positions can be activated up to 180 seconds after the driver’s
door is opened and another 60 seconds after it is closed again. 

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In order to correctly use the driving position memory function

If a seat position is already in the furthest possible position and the seat is
operated in the same direction, the recorded position may be slightly different
when it is recalled.

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Each electronic key can be registered to recall your preferred driving
position.

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Registering procedure

Record your driving position to button 1 or 2 before performing the
following: 
Carry only the key you want to register, and then close the driver’s
door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the driving position cannot be
recorded properly.

Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Recall the driving position that you want to record.
While  pressing  the  recalled
button,  press  and  hold  the
door  lock  switch  (either  lock
or  unlock)  until  the  buzzer
sounds.

If the button could not be regis-
tered, the buzzer sounds contin-
uously  for  approximately  3
seconds.

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Recall procedure

Make sure that the doors are locked before recalling the driving
position. Carry the electronic key that has been registered to the
driving position, and then unlock and open the driver’s door using
the smart key system or wireless remote control.

The driving position will move to the recorded position (not including the
steering wheel).
If the driving position is in a position that has already been recorded, the
seat and outside rear view mirrors will not move.

Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode or IGNITION ON
mode.

The seat and steering wheel will move to the recorded position.

Memory recall function

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Cancelation procedure

Carry only the key you want to cancel and then close the driver’s
door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the driving position cannot be
canceled properly.

Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
While  pressing  the  “SET”  button,  press  and  hold  the  door  lock
switch (either lock or unlock) until the buzzer sounds twice.

If  it  button  could  not  be  canceled,  the  buzzer  sounds  continuously  for
approximately 3 seconds.

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Recalling the driving position using the memory recall function

●

Different driving positions can be registered for each electronic key. There-
fore, the driving position that is recalled may be different depending on the
key being carried.

●

If a door other than the driver’s door is unlocked with the smart key system,
the driving position cannot be recalled. In this case, press the driving posi-
tion button which has been set.

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Customization

Some functions can be customized. (



P. 497)

WARNING

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Seat adjustment caution

Take care during seat adjustment so that the seat does not strike the rear
passenger or squeeze your body against the steering wheel.

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Front seats and rear outboard seats

Up

Pull the head restraint up.

Down

Push the head restraint down while
pressing the lock release button.



Rear center seat

Head restraints cannot be adjusted or removed.

■

Removing the head restraints

Head restraints

Head restraints are provided for all seats.

Lock release button

1

2

Pull  the  head  restraint  up  while  pressing
the lock release button.
If  the  head  restraint  touches  the  ceiling,
making  the  removal  difficult,  change  the
seat  back  angle  or,  if  possible,  the  seat
height. (



P. 142, 144)

Lock 
release 
button

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Installing the head restraints



Front seats



Rear outboard seats

■

Adjusting the height of the head restraints

Align  the  head  restraint  with  the  installa-
tion  holes  and  push  it  down  to  the  lock
position.
Press  and  hold  the  lock  release  button
when lowering the head restraint.

Align  the  head  restraint  with  the  installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lowest
lock  position  while  pressing  the  lock
release button.

Make  sure  that  the  head  restraints  are
adjusted  so  that  the  center  of  the  head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears. 

WARNING

■

Head restraint precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.

●

Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.

●

Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.

●

After  adjusting  the  head  restraints,  push  down  on  them  and  make  sure
they are locked in position.

●

Do not drive with the head restraints removed. 
(However, if a head restraint interferes with installation of a child restraint
system,  the  head  restraint  can  be  removed  to  accommodate  the  child
restraint system: 



P. 56)

Lock release 
button

Lock release 
button

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

Manual type

Hold  the  steering  wheel  and
push the lever down.

Adjust  to  the  ideal  position  by
moving the steering wheel hori-
zontally and vertically.

After  adjustment,  pull  the  lever  up
to secure the steering wheel.



Power type

Operating the switch moves the steering wheel in the following direc-
tions:

Up
Down
Toward the driver
Away from the driver

Steering wheel

Adjustment procedure

1

2

1

2

3

4

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To  sound  the  horn,  press  on  or
close to the 

 mark.

■

The steering wheel can be adjusted when (power type)

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.

■

Automatic  adjustment  of  the  steering  position  (vehicles  with  driving
position memory)

A desired steering position can be entered to memory and recalled automati-
cally by the driving position memory system. (



P. 146)

■

Power easy access system (vehicles with driving position memory)

The steering wheel and driver’s seat move in accordance with engine switch
mode and the driver’s seat belt condition. (



P. 497)

Horn

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. 
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.

■

After adjusting the steering wheel (manual type)

Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked. 
Otherwise,  the  steering  wheel  may  move  suddenly,  possibly  causing  an
accident,  and  resulting  in  death  or  serious  injury. Also,  the  horn  may  not
sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.

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The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving
posture.
Adjust the height of the rear view
mirror by moving it up and down.

Responding  to  the  level  of  brightness  of  the  headlights  of  vehicles
behind, the reflected light is automatically reduced.

Changing automatic anti-glare function mode 
On/off

When the automatic anti-glare function is in ON mode, the indicator illumi-
nates.
The function will set to ON mode each time the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode. 
Pressing  the  button  turns  the  function  to  OFF  mode.  (The  indicator  also
turns off.) 

Inside rear view mirror

The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable suffi-
cient confirmation of the rear view.

Adjusting the height of rear view mirror

Anti-glare function



Vehicles  with  garage  door
opener



Vehicles  without  garage  door
opener

Indicator

Indicator

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■

To prevent sensor error



Vehicles without garage door opener



Vehicles with garage door opener

To ensure that the sensors operate prop-
erly, do not touch or cover them.

To ensure that the sensors operate prop-
erly, do not touch or cover them.

WARNING

Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing  so  may  lead  to  mishandling  of  the  vehicle  and  cause  an  accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.

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To select a mirror to adjust, turn
the switch.

Left
Right

To adjust the mirror, operate the
switch.

Up
Right
Down
Left

Push the mirror back in the direc-
tion of the vehicle’s rear. 

Outside rear view mirrors

Adjustment procedure

1

1

2

2

1

2

3

4

Folding the mirrors

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When the mirror select switch is in the “L” or “R” position, the outside
rear view mirrors will automatically angle downwards when the vehicle
is reversing in order to give a better view of the ground.
To disable this function, select neither “L” nor “R” of the mirror select
switch.

■

Adjusting the mirror angle when the vehicle is reversing

With the shift lever in R, adjust the mirror angle at a desired posi-
tion.
The adjusted angle will be memorized and the mirror will automati-
cally tilt to the memorized angle whenever the shift lever is shifted
to R from next time.

The memorized downward tilt position of the mirror is linked to the nor-
mal position (angle adjusted with the shift lever in other than R). There-
fore, if the normal position is changed after adjustment, the tilt position
will also change.
When the normal position is changed, readjust the angle in reversing. 

■

Mirror angle can be adjusted when

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.

■

When the mirrors are fogged up

The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn
on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers. (



 P. 324)

■

Automatic adjustment of the mirror angle (vehicles with driving position
memory)

A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and recalled automati-
cally by the driving position memory. (



P. 146)

■

Auto anti-glare function (driver’s side only) (if equipped)

When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror is set to automatic mode, the out-
side  rear  view  mirrors  will  activate  in  conjunction  with  the  anti-glare  inside
rear view mirror to reduce reflected light. (



P. 155)

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. (



P. 497)

Linked  mirror  function  when  reversing  (vehicles  with  driving
position memory)

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WARNING

■

Important points while driving

Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.

●

Do not drive with the mirrors folded.

●

Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.

■

When a mirror is moving

To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your
hand caught by the moving mirror.

■

When the mirror defoggers are operating

Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot
and burn you.

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The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch moves the windows as follows:

Closing
One-touch closing

*

Opening
One-touch opening

*

*

: To stop the window partway, oper-

ate the switch in the opposite direc-
tion.

Press  the  switch  to  lock  the  pas-
senger window switches.

Use this switch to prevent children
from  accidentally  opening  or  clos-
ing a passenger window.

■

The power windows can be operated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■

Operating the power windows after turning the engine off 

The  power  windows  can  be  operated  for  approximately  45  seconds  even
after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They
cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

■

Jam protection function

If  an  object  becomes  jammed  between  the  window  and  the  window  frame
while the window is closing, window movement is stopped and the window is
opened slightly.

■

Catch protection function

If an object becomes caught between the door and window while the window
is opening, window movement is stopped.

Power windows

Opening and closing procedures

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2

3

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■

When the window cannot be opened or closed

When  the  jam  protection  function  or  catch  protection  function  operates
unusually and the door window cannot be opened or closed, perform the fol-
lowing operations with the power window switch of that door.

●

Stop  the  vehicle.  With  the  engine  switch  in  IGNITION  ON  mode,  within  4
seconds of the jam protection function or catch protection function activat-
ing, continuously operate the power window switch in the one-touch closing
direction  or  one-touch  opening  direction  so  that  the  door  window  can  be
opened and closed.

●

If the door window cannot be opened and closed even when performing the
above operations, perform the following procedure for function initialization.

Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction
and completely close the door window.
Release  the  power  window  switch  for  a  moment,  resume  pulling  the
switch  in  the  one-touch  closing  direction,  and  hold  it  there  for  approxi-
mately 6 seconds or more.
Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening direc-
tion. After  the  door  window  is  completely  opened,  continue  holding  the
switch for an additional 1 second or more.
Release  the  power  window  switch  for  a  moment,  resume  pushing  the
switch in the one-touch opening direction, and hold it there for approxi-
mately 4 seconds or more.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction
again. After the door window is completely closed, continue holding the
switch for a further 1 second or more.

If  you  release  the  switch  while  the  window  is  moving,  start  again  from  the
beginning.
If the window reverses and cannot be fully closed or opened, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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Door lock linked window operation

●

The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.

*

(



P. 459)

●

The  power  windows  can  be  opened  using  the  wireless  remote  control.

*

(



P. 125)

*

: These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

■

Alarm

The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is set and a power window is closed
using the door lock linked power window operation function. (



P. 81)

■

Power windows open warning buzzer

A buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in
the instrument cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s
door is opened with the power windows open.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. (



P. 497)

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions. 
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■

Opening and closing the windows

●

The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the
operation  for  the  passengers.  In  order  to  prevent  accidental  operation,
especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is
possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in
the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recommended to use
the window lock switch.(



P. 160)

●

When using the wireless remote control or mechanical key and operating
the  power  windows,  operate  the  power  window  after  checking  to  make
sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of their body
parts caught in the window. Also do not let a child operate window by the
wireless remote control or mechanical key. It is possible for children and
other passengers to get caught in the power window.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.

■

Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.

●

The jam protection function may not work if something gets jammed just
before  the  window  is  fully  closed.  Be  careful  not  to  get  any  part  of  your
body jammed in the window.

■

Catch protection function

●

Never  use  any  part  of  your  body  or  clothing  to  intentionally  activate  the
catch protection function.

●

The catch protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the window is fully opened. Be careful not to get any part of your
body or clothing caught in the window.

●

Check to make sure that all passengers
do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when
a window is being operated.

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Opens the moon roof

*

The moon roof stops slightly before
the  fully  open  position  to  reduce
wind noise.
Press the switch again to fully open
the moon roof.

Closes the moon roof

*

*

: Lightly  press  either  side  of  the

moon roof switch to stop the moon
roof partway.

Tilts the moon roof up

*

Tilts the moon roof down

*

*

: Lightly  press  either  side  of  the

moon roof switch to stop the moon
roof partway.

Moon roof





: If equipped

Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and
tilt it up and down.

Opening and closing

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Tilting up and down

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■

The moon roof can be operated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■

Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off

The  moon  roof  can  be  operated  for  approximately  45  seconds  after  the
engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, how-
ever, be operated once either front door is opened.

■

Jam protection function

If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon
roof  is  closing  or  tilting  down,  travel  is  stopped  and  the  moon  roof  opens
slightly.

■

Sunshade

The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade
will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.

■

Door lock linked moon roof operation

●

The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.

* 

(



P. 459)

●

The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control.

* 

(



P. 125)

*

: These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

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■

When the moon roof does not close normally

Perform the following procedure:

●

If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly

Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.

*

1

The  moon  roof  will  close,  reopen  and  pause  for  approximately  10  sec-
onds.

*

2

 Then it will close again, tilt up and pause for approximately 1 sec-

ond. Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
Check  to  make  sure  that  the  moon  roof  is  completely  closed  and  then
release the switch.

●

If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up

Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “UP” switch

*

1

 until the moon roof moves into the tilt

up position and stops.
Release the “UP” switch once and then press and hold the “UP” switch
again.

*

1

The moon roof will pause for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up posi-
tion.

*

2

 Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1 second.

Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
Check  to  make  sure  that  the  moon  roof  is  completely  closed  and  then
release the switch.

*

1

: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to

be performed again from the beginning.

*

2

: If  the  switch  is  released  after  the  above  mentioned  10  second  pause,

automatic  operation  will  be  disabled.  In  that  case,  press  and  hold  the
“CLOSE”  or  “UP”  switch,  and  the  moon  roof  will  tilt  up  and  pause  for
approximately 1 second. Then it will tilt down, open and close. Check to
make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the
switch.

If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above proce-
dure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■

Alarm

The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is set and the moon roof is closed
using the door lock linked moon roof operation function. (



P. 80)

■

Moon roof open warning buzzer

A buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in
the instrument cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver's
door is opened with the moon roof open.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. (



P. 497)

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.

■

Opening the moon roof

●

Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.

●

Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

■

Opening and closing the moon roof

●

The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations. 
In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a
child operate the moon roof. It is possible for children and other passen-
gers to have body parts caught in the moon roof.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.

■

Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.

●

The  jam  protection  function  may  not  work  if  something  gets  caught  just
before the moon roof is fully closed. Also, the jam protection function is not
designed to operate while the switch is being pressed. Take care so that
your fingers, etc. do not get caught.

●

Check to make sure that all passengers
do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when
the moon roof is being operated.

●

When using the wireless remote control
or  mechanical  key  and  operating  the
moon roof, operate the moon roof after
checking to make sure that there is no
possibility of any passenger having any
of  their  body  parts  caught  in  the  moon
roof.  Also,  do  not  let  a  child  operate
moon roof by the wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key. It is possible for
children  and  other  passengers  to  get
caught in the moon roof.

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Driving the vehicle............. 170
Cargo and luggage ........... 178
Vehicle load limits ............. 181
Trailer towing..................... 182
Dinghy towing ................... 183

4-2.  Driving procedures

Engine (ignition) switch ..... 184
Automatic transmission..... 189
Turn signal lever................ 195
Parking brake .................... 196
Brake Hold ........................ 200

4-3.  Operating the lights 

and wipers

Headlight switch ................ 202
Automatic High Beam ....... 206
Windshield wipers and 

washer ............................ 210

4-4.  Refueling

Opening the fuel tank 

cap .................................. 214

4-5.  Using the driving 

support systems

Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 218
PCS 

(Pre-Collision System) .... 226

LDA 

(Lane Departure Alert 
with steering control)....... 238

Dynamic radar cruise 

control



with full-speed 

range............................... 248

BSM 

(Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 261
• BSM function ................ 265
• RCTA function .............. 267

Rear Camera Detection 

function ........................... 272

Intuitive parking assist....... 276
Intelligent Clearance 

Sonar (ICS)..................... 284

Driving mode select 

switches .......................... 305

Driving assist systems ...... 309

4-6.  Driving tips

Winter driving tips ............. 316

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

P. 184

With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. 
(



P. 189)

Release the parking brake. (



P. 197)

Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to P or N. (



P. 189)

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake (



P. 196), and shift the shift lever to P (



P.

189).
Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.

Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.

Driving the vehicle

The  following  procedures  should  be  observed  to  ensure  safe
driving: 

Starting the engine

Driving

Stopping

Parking the vehicle

Starting off on a steep uphill

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When starting off on a uphill

The hill-start assist control will activate. (



P. 309)

■

Driving in the rain

●

Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.

●

Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.

●

Refrain  from  high  speeds  when  driving  on  an  expressway  in  the  rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.

■

Engine speed while driving

In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to
meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.

●

The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill

●

When the accelerator pedal is released

■

Restraining the engine output (Brake Override System)

●

When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the
engine output may be restrained.

●

A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the
system is operating.

■

Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)

●

When the following unusual operation is performed, the engine output may
be restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to

R (D includes S) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning mes-
sage appears on the multi-information display.

• When the accelerator pedal is depressed too much while the vehicle is in

reverse.

●

While Drive-Start Control is being activated, your vehicle may have trouble
escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In such case, deactivate TRAC (



P.

311) to cancel Drive-Start Control so that the vehicle may become able to
escape from the mud or fresh snow.

■

Breaking in your new Toyota

To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:

●

For the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.

●

For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

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■

Operating your vehicle in a foreign country

Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. (



P. 474)

■

Eco-friendly driving



P. 107, 112

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■

When starting the vehicle

Always  keep  your  foot  on  the  brake  pedal  while  stopped  with  the  engine
running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.

■

When driving the vehicle

●

Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal. 
• Accidentally  depressing  the  accelerator  pedal  instead  of  the  brake

pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.

• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi-

culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.

• Make  sure  to  keep  a  correct  driving  posture  even  when  moving  the

vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-
tor pedals properly.

• Depress  the  brake  pedal  using  your  right  foot.  Depressing  the  brake

pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.

●

Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.

●

During  normal  driving,  do  not  turn  off  the  engine. 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. 
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: 



P. 423

●

Use  engine  braking  (downshift)  to  maintain  a  safe  speed  when  driving
down a steep hill. 
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. (



P. 190)

●

Do not adjust the display, the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or
the inside or outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.

●

Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle.

●

Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to  determine whether the  tires on your  vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■

When driving on slippery road surfaces

●

Sudden  braking,  acceleration  and  steering  may  cause  tire  slippage  and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle.

●

Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine
speed could cause the vehicle to skid.

●

After  driving  through  a  puddle,  lightly  depress  the  brake  pedal  to  make
sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent
the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected.

■

When shifting the shift lever

●

Do not let the vehicle roll backward while the shift lever is in a driving posi-
tion, or roll forward while the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering
performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving. 
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward. 
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to a driving position while the vehicle is moving
backward. 
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.

●

Shifting the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is
selected.

●

Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
Shifting the shift lever to a gear other than P or N may lead to unexpected
rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in
death or serious injury.

■

If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indica-
tors)

Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon
as possible. 
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads
and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded.

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Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■

When the vehicle is stopped

●

Do not race the engine.
If the shift lever is any position other than P or N, the vehicle may acceler-
ate suddenly and unexpectedly, causing an accident.

●

In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep
depressing  the  brake  pedal  while  the  engine  is  running,  and  apply  the
parking brake as necessary.

●

If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused
by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal
and securely apply the parking brake as needed.

●

Avoid revving or racing the engine. 
Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause
the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible
material is nearby.

■

When the vehicle is parked

●

Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in
the vehicle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a

fire.

• The  temperature  inside  the  vehicle  may  cause  the  plastic  lenses  and

plastic material of glasses to deform or crack.

• Soft  drink  cans  may  fracture,  causing  the  contents  to  spray  over  the

interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s
electrical components.

●

Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a
place such as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when
luggage is loaded or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.

●

Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do not place
containers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard.
Adhesive discs or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehi-
cle.

●

Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a
metallized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may cause
the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■

When the vehicle is parked

●

Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, stop the engine
and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
If the vehicle is parked with the shift lever in P but the parking brake is not
set, the vehicle may start to move, possibly leading to an accident.

●

Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or immediately
after turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.

■

When taking a nap in the vehicle

Always  turn  the  engine  off.  Otherwise,  if  you  accidentally  move  the  shift
lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire
due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to
death or a serious health hazard.

■

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 differently 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
systems  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. 

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■

When driving the vehicle

●

Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain the engine output.

●

Do  not  use  the  accelerator  pedal  or  depress  the  accelerator  and  brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.

■

When parking the vehicle

Always set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if
the accelerator pedal is accidentally 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 time. 
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.

●

When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.

■

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 vehi-
cle.

●

It may be difficult to control your vehicle.

●

The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.

●

The vehicle will lean abnormally.

Information on what to do in case of a flat tire (



P. 445)

■

When encountering flooded roads

Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:

●

Engine stalling

●

Short in electrical components

●

Engine damage caused by water immersion

In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following:

●

Brake function

●

Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, tran-
saxle, etc.

●

Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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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  available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 

(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be

transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
(

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P. 181)

Toyota  does  not  recommend  towing  a  trailer  with  your  vehicle.  Your

vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.

Cargo and luggage

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

Capacity and distribution

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Cargo capacity
Total  load  capacity  (vehicle
capacity weight) (



P. 472)

When  2  people  with  the  combined  weight  of A  lb.  (kg)  are  riding  in
your vehicle, which has a total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight)
of B lb. (kg), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity
will be C lb. (kg) as follows: 
B

*

2

 lb. (kg) - A

*

1

 lb. (kg) = C

*

3

 lb. (kg)

*

1

: A =Weight of people 

*

2

: B =Total load capacity 

*

3

: C =Available cargo and luggage load

In this condition, if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of D

lb. (kg) get on, the available cargo and luggage load will be reduced E

lb. (kg) as follows:

C lb. (kg) - D

*

4

 lb. (kg) = E

*

5

 lb. (kg)

*

4

: D =Additional weight of people 

*

5

: E =Available cargo and luggage load

As  shown  in  the  example  above,  if  the  number  of  occupants
increases, the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount
that equals the increased weight due to the additional occupants. In
other  words,  if  an  increase  in  the  number  of  occupants  causes  an
excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus
cargo and luggage load), you must reduce the cargo and luggage on
your vehicle. 

Calculation formula for your vehicle

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WARNING

■

Things that must not be carried in the trunk

The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk:

●

Receptacles containing gasoline

●

Aerosol cans

■

Storage precautions

Observe the following precautions. 
Failure  to  do  so  may  prevent  the  pedals  from  being  depressed  properly,
may block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or pas-
sengers, possibly causing an accident.

●

Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk whenever possible.

●

To prevent cargo and luggage from sliding forward during braking, do not
stack  anything  in  the  enlarged  trunk.  Keep  cargo  and  luggage  low,  as
close to the floor as possible.

●

Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the package tray
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
• Tray that has no lid

●

Secure all items in the occupant compartment.

●

When  you  fold  down  the  rear  seats,  long  items  should  not  be  placed
directly behind the front seats.

●

Never allow anyone to ride in the enlarged trunk. It is not designed for pas-
sengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fas-
tened.

■

Capacity and distribution

●

Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle weight
rating. 

●

Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less than
the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper loading
may  cause  deterioration  of  steering  or  braking  control  which  may  cause
death or serious injury.

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◆

Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): (



P. 472)

Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage. 

◆

Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)

Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person. 

◆

Towing capacity

Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. 

◆

Cargo capacity

Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants. 

■

Total load capacity and seating capacity

These details are also described on the tire and loading information label.

(



P. 407)

Vehicle load limits

Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity. 

WARNING

■

Overloading the vehicle

Do not overload the vehicle.

It  may  not  only  cause  damage  to  the  tires,  but  also  degrade  steering

and braking ability, resulting in an accident. 

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Trailer towing

Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch
or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicy-
cle, etc. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing or for the
use of tow hitch mounted carriers.

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Dinghy towing

Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels
on the ground) behind a motor home. 

NOTICE

■

To avoid serious damage to your vehicle

Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.

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Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is in P. 
Firmly depress the brake pedal.

 and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display. 

If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be started.

Press the engine switch shortly
and firmly.

When operating the engine switch,
one  short,  firm  press  is  enough.  It
is not necessary to press and hold
the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until the engine is completely started.
The engine can be started from any engine switch mode.

Stop the vehicle completely.
Set the parking brake (



P. 196), and shift the shift lever to P.

Press the engine switch.
Release the brake pedal and check that “ACCESSORY” or “IGNI-
TION ON” is not shown on the meter.

Engine (ignition) switch

Performing  the  following  operations  when  carrying  the  elec-
tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine
switch modes.

Starting the engine

1

2

3

4

Stopping the engine

1

2

3

4

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Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with the brake
pedal released. (The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)

Off

*

The  emergency  flashers  can  be
used.
The  multi-information  display  will
not be displayed.

ACCESSORY mode

Some  electrical  components  such
as the audio system can be used.
A  message  indicating  how  to  start
the engine will be displayed on the
multi-information display.

IGNITION ON mode

All electrical components can be used.

*

: If the shift lever is in a position other than P when turning off the engine,

the engine switch will be turned to ACCESSORY mode, not to off.

If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P,
the  engine  switch  will  not  be  turned  off  but  instead  be  turned  to
ACCESSORY  mode.  Perform  the  following  procedure  to  turn  the
switch off:

Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Check  that  “Turn Power  Off”  is  displayed on the multi-information
display and then press the engine switch once.
Check  that  “Turn  Power  Off”  on  the  multi-information  display  is
turned off.

Changing engine switch modes

1

2

3

When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other
than P

1

2

3

4

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Auto power off function

If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI-
TION ON mode (with the engine is not running) for more than an hour with
the shift lever in P, the engine switch will automatically turn off. However, this
function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle
with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long peri-
ods of time when the engine is not running.

■

Automatic engine shut off feature

●

The  vehicle  is  equipped  with  a  feature  that  automatically  shuts  off  the
engine when the shift lever is in P with the engine running for an extended
period.

●

The  engine  will  automatically  shut  off  after  approximately  1  hour  if  it  has
been left running while the shift lever is in P.

●

The  timer  for  the  automatic  engine  shut  off  feature  will  reset  if  the  brake
pedal is depressed or if the shift lever is in a position other than P.

●

After  the  vehicle  is  parked,  if  the  door  is  locked  with  the  door  lock  switch
(



P. 127) from the inside or the mechanical key (



P. 459) from the outside,

the automatic engine shut off feature will be disabled. The timer for the auto-
matic  engine  shut  off  feature  will  be  re-enabled  if  the  driver’s  door  is
opened.

■

Electronic key battery depletion



P. 123

■

Conditions affecting operation



P. 137

■

Notes for the entry function



P. 138

■

If the engine does not start

●

The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (



P. 77)

Contact your Toyota dealer.

●

Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the
shift lever is displaced out of P.

■

Steering lock

After  turning  the  engine  switch  off  and  opening  and  closing  the  doors,  the
steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the
engine switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.

■

When the steering lock cannot be released

A  message  informing  the  driver  that  the
steering wheel is locked will be displayed
on the multi-information display. 
Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press
the engine switch while turning the steer-
ing wheel left and right.

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Steering lock motor overheating prevention

To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.
In this case, refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the
steering lock motor will resume functioning.

■

When a message requesting the smart key system be inspected is dis-
played on the multi-information display

The  system  may  be  malfunctioning.  Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your
Toyota dealer immediately.

■

If the electronic key battery is depleted



P. 414

■

Operation of the engine switch

●

If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the engine switch mode may
not change or the engine may not start.

●

If  attempting  to  restart  the  engine  immediately  after  turning  the  engine
switch off, the engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine
switch off, wait a few seconds before restarting the engine.

■

If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting



P. 459

WARNING

■

When starting the engine

Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

■

Caution while driving

If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the
steering  lock  in  this  circumstance  may  lead  to  an  accident,  resulting  in
death or serious injury.

■

Stopping the engine in an emergency

●

If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle,
press  and  hold  the  engine  switch  for  more  than  2  seconds,  or  press  it
briefly 3 times or more in succession. (



P. 423)

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.

●

If  the  engine  switch  is  operated  while  the  vehicle  is  running,  a  warning
message  will  be  shown  on  the  multi-information  display  and  a  buzzer
sounds.

●

When restarting the engine after it was turned off while driving, shift the
shift lever to N and press the engine switch.

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WARNING

■

When parking

Exhaust gases  include harmful  carbon  monoxide  (CO), which is colorless
and odorless. Observe the following precautions.
Failure  to  do  so  may  cause  exhaust  gases  to  enter  the  vehicle  and  may
lead to an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a
serious health hazard.

●

If  the  vehicle  is  in  a  poorly  ventilated  area  or  a  closed  area,  such  as  a
garage, stop the engine.

●

Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time. If such a
situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and ensure
that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.

●

Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it
is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is
running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

●

Do not leave the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode
for long periods of time without the engine running.

●

If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is displayed on the multi-information
display,  the  engine  switch  is  not  off.  Exit  the  vehicle  after  turning  the
engine switch off.

●

Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in a position other than P. If
the engine is stopped in another shift lever position, the engine switch will
not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the vehi-
cle is left in ACCESSORY mode, battery discharge may occur.

■

When starting the engine

●

Do not race a cold engine.

●

If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-
cle checked by your Toyota dealer immediately.

■

Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch

If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual,
such  as  the  switch  sticking  slightly,  there  may  be  a  malfunction.  Contact
your Toyota dealer immediately.

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While  the  engine  switch  is  in  IGNITION  ON  mode  and  the
brake pedal depressed

*

, shift the shift lever while pushing the

shift release button on the shift knob.
Shift  the  shift  lever  while  pushing  the  shift  release  button  on
the shift knob.
Shift the shift lever normally.

When  shifting  the  shift  lever  between  P  and  D,  make  sure  that  the
vehicle is completely stopped and the brake pedal is depressed. 

*

: For the vehicle be able to be shifted from P, the brake pedal must be

depressed  before  the  shift  release  button  is  pushed.  If  the  shift
release button is pushed first, the shift lock will not be released.

Automatic transmission

Shifting the shift lever

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*

1

: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suitable for the

driving conditions. Setting the shift lever to the D position is recommended
for normal driving.

*

2

: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possible

gear  ranges,  controls  engine  braking  force,  and  prevents  unnecessary
upshifting.

When the shift lever is in the S position, the shift lever or paddle shift
switches (if equipped) can be operated as follows:

Upshifting
Downshifting

The  initial  shift  range  in  S  mode  is  set  automatically  to  4,  5  or  6
according to vehicle speed. However, the initial shift range may be set
to 3 if AI-SHIFT has operated while the shift lever was in the D posi-
tion. (



P. 193)

Shift position purpose

Shift position

Objective or function

P

Parking the vehicle/starting the engine

R

Reversing

N

Neutral

D

Normal driving

*

1

S

S mode driving

*

2

 (



P. 190)

Changing shift ranges in S mode



Shift lever



Paddle  shift  switches  (if
equipped)

1

2

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Shift ranges and their functions

A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking forces than a higher
shift range.

To  drive  using  temporary  shift  range  selection,  operate  the  paddle
shift switch. The shift range can then be selected by operating the “-”
and “+” paddle shift switches. Changing the shift range allows restric-
tion of the highest gear, preventing upshifting and enabling the level of
engine braking force to be selected.

Upshifting
Downshifting

The selected shift range, from 1 to
8,  or  D  will  be  displayed  on  the
multi-information display.

Meter display

Function

S2 - S8

A  gear  in  the  range  between  1  and  the  selected
gear is automatically chosen  depending  on  vehicle
speed and driving conditions

S1

Setting the gear at 1

Selecting  shift  ranges  in  the  D  position  (vehicles  with  paddle
shift switches)

1

2

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■

Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position (vehi-
cles with paddle shift switches)

Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situ-
ations:

●

The “+” paddle shift switch is held down for a period of time

●

When the vehicle comes to a stop

●

If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time

●

When the shift lever is shifted to a position other than D

■

S mode

●

When the shift range is 7 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the
shift range to 8.

●

To  prevent  the  engine  from  over-revving,  upshifting  may  automatically
occur.

●

To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that automati-
cally selects a higher shift range when the fluid temperature is high.

■

Downshift restriction warning buzzer (S mode or paddle shifting)

To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes  be  restricted.  In  some  circumstances,  downshifting  may  not  be
possible even when the shift lever or paddle shift switches are operated. (A
buzzer will sound twice.) 

■

When  driving  with  dynamic  radar  cruise  control  with  full-speed  range
activated

Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate because dynamic radar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range will not be canceled.

●

While driving in D or S mode, downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4.

●

When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in the D posi-
tion. (



P. 305)

■

Restraining sudden start (Drive-start Control)



P. 171

■

Shift lock system

The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift
lever in starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in the
IGNITION ON mode the brake pedal is depressed and the shift release but-
ton is pushed.

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■

If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed. 
If the shift lever cannot be shifted even though the brake pedal is depressed
and the shift release button is pushed, there may be a problem with the shift
lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that
the shift lever can be shifted.
Releasing the shift lock:

Set the parking brake.
Turn the engine switch off.
Depress the brake pedal.

■

If the S indicator does not come on or the D indicator is displayed even
after shifting the shift lever to S

This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. 
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when
the shift lever is in D.)

■

AI-SHIFT

The AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver per-
formance and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in D. (Shifting the
shift lever to the S position or paddle shifting cancels the function.)

Pry the cover up with a flathead screw-
driver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damage to the cover, cover
the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.

Press  and  hold  the  shift  lock  override
button and then push the button on the
shift knob.
The shift lever can be shifted while both
buttons are pressed.

1

2

3

4

5

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WARNING

■

When driving on slippery road surfaces

Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly. 
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.

■

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 pressed and the shift lever is shifted
out  of  P,  the  vehicle  may  suddenly  start,  possibly  leading  to  an  accident
resulting in death or serious injury.

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Right turn
Lane change to the right (move
the  lever  partway  and  release
it)

The  right  hand  signals  will  flash  3
times.

Lane  change  to  the  left  (move
the  lever  partway  and  release
it)

The  left  hand  signals  will  flash  3
times.

Left turn

■

Turn signals can be operated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■

If the indicator flashes faster than usual

Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.

■

If  the  turn  signals  stop  flashing  before  a  lane  change  has  been  per-
formed

Operate the lever again.

■

To discontinue flashing of the turn signals during a lane change

Operate the lever in the opposite direction.

Turn signal lever

Operating instructions

1

2

3

4

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The  parking  brake  is  set  or  released  automatically  according  to  the
shift lever operation. 
Even  when  in  automatic  mode,  the  parking  brake  can  be  set  and
released manually. (



P. 197)

Turns  automatic  mode  on
(while  the  vehicle  is  stopped,
pull and hold the parking brake
switch  until  a  message  is
shown  on  the  multi-information
display)

• When  the  shift  lever  is  moved

out  of  P,  the  parking  brake  will
be  released,  and  the  parking
brake indicator light and parking
brake light turn off.

• When  the  shift  lever  is  moved

into P, the parking brake will be
set,  and  the  parking  brake  indi-
cator  light  and  parking  brake
light turn on.

Operate  the  shift  lever  with  the
brake pedal depressed.

Turns automatic mode off (while the vehicle is stopped, press and
hold  the  parking  brake  switch  until  a  message  is  shown  on  the
multi-information display)

Operate the parking brake switch while depressing the brake pedal.

*

1

: For U.S.A.

*

2

: For Canada

Parking brake

A mode can be selected from the following modes.

Automatic mode

*

1

*

2

Parking 
brake light

1

2

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The parking brake can be set and released manually. 

Sets the parking brake

The  parking  brake  indicator  light
and parking brake light will turn on.
Pull  and  hold  the  parking  brake
switch if an emergency occurs and
it is necessary to operate the park-
ing brake while driving.

Releases the parking brake

Operate  the  parking  brake  switch
while  depressing  the  brake  pedal.
Make  sure  that  the  parking  brake
indicator light or parking brake light
turn off.

If the parking brake indicator light
and  parking  brake  light  flashes,
operate the switch again. 
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P. 432)

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Manual mode

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Parking 
brake light

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Parking the vehicle

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P. 170

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Parking brake operation

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When  the  engine  switch  is  not  in  IGNITION  ON  mode,  the  parking  brake
cannot be released using the parking brake switch.

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When  the  engine  switch  is  not  in  IGNITION  ON  mode,  automatic  mode
(automatic brake setting and releasing) is not available.

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Automatic release function

The parking brake is automatically released when slowly depress the acceler-
ator pedal.
The parking brake will be released automatically under the following condi-
tions:

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The driver’s door is closed.

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The driver’s seat belt is fastened.

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Shift the shift lever is in a forward or reverse position.

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The malfunction indicator lamp or brake system warning light is not illumi-
nated.

If the automatic release function does not operate, manually release the park-
ing brake.

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If  “Parking  Brake  Temporarily  Unavailable”  is  displayed  on  the  multi-
information display

If  the  parking  brake  is  operated  repeatedly  over  a  short  period  of  time,  the
system may restrict operation to prevent overheating. If this happens, refrain
from operating the parking brake. Normal operation will return after about 1
minute.

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If “Parking Brake Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-information dis-
play

Operate the parking brake switch. If  the  message  does not disappear  after
operating the switch several times, the system may be malfunctioning. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

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Parking brake operation sound

When  the  parking  brake  operates,  a  motor  sound  (whirring  sound)  may  be
heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.

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Parking brake indicator light and parking brake light

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Depending on the engine switch mode, the parking brake indicator light and
parking brake light will turn on and stay on as described below:
IGNITION ON mode: Comes on until the parking brake is released.
Not in IGNITION ON mode: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds.

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When the engine switch is turned off with the parking brake set, the parking
brake indicator light  and parking brake light will stay  on for about 15  sec-
onds. This does not indicate a malfunction.

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Parking brake engaged warning buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake engaged.
“Release Parking Brake” is displayed on the multi-information display.

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Warning messages and buzzers

Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or
to inform the driver of the need for caution. If a warning message is shown on
the multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions.

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If the brake system warning light comes on

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P. 430

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Usage in winter time

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P. 316

WARNING

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When parking the vehicle

Do  not  leave  a  child  in  the  vehicle  alone.  The  parking  brake  may  be
released unintentionally and there is the danger of the vehicle moving that
may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

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Parking brake switch

Do not set any objects near the parking brake switch. Objects may interfere
with the switch and may lead the parking brake to unexpectedly operate.

NOTICE

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When parking the vehicle

Before you leave the vehicle, shift the shift lever to P, set the parking brake
and make sure that the vehicle does not move.

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When the system malfunctions

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the warning messages.

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When the parking brake cannot be released due to a malfunction

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating,  which  may  affect  braking  performance  and  increase  brake
wear. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately if this occurs.