Toyota Corolla (2021 year). Manual in english - part 3

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

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2

To adjust the mirror, operate 
the switch.

Up
Right
Down
Left

■

Mirror angle can be adjusted 

when

The engine switch is in ACC or ON.

■

When the mirrors are fogged up 

(vehicles with outside rear view 

mirror defoggers)

The outside rear view mirrors can 

be cleared using the mirror defog-

gers. Turn on the rear window 

defogger to turn on the outside rear 

view mirror defoggers. (



P.418, 

422)

Push the mirror back in the 
direction of the vehicle’s rear.

WARNING

■

When the mirror defoggers 

are operating (vehicles with 

outside rear view mirror 

defoggers)

Do not touch the rear view mirror 

surfaces, as they can become 

very hot and burn you.

Folding the mirrors

WARNING

■

When a mirror is moving

To avoid personal injury and mir-

ror malfunction, be careful not to 

get your hand caught by the mov-

ing mirror.

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3-5.Opening and closing the windows

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

1

Closing

2

One-touch closing

*

3

Opening

4

One-touch opening

*

*

: To stop the window partway, 

operate the switch in the opposite 
direction.

■

The power windows can be 

operated when

The engine switch is in ON.

■

Operating the power windows 

after turning the engine off

The power windows can be oper-

ated for approximately 45 seconds 

after the engine switch is turned to 

ACC or 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 win-

dow frame while the window is clos-

ing, 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.

■

When the window cannot be 

opened or closed

When the jam protection function or 

catch protection function operates 

unusually and the door window can-

not be opened or closed, perform 

the following operations with the 

power window switch of that door.

●

Stop the vehicle. With the engine 

switch in ON, 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.

1

Turn the engine switch to ON.

2

Pull and hold the power window 

switch in the one-touch closing 

direction and completely close 

the door window.

3

Release the power window 

switch for a moment, resume 

pulling the switch in the 

one-touch closing direction, and 

hold it there for approximately 6 

seconds or more.

4

Press and hold the power win-

dow switch in the one-touch 

opening direction. After the door 

window is completely opened, 

continue holding the switch for 

an additional 1 second or more.

5

Release the power window 

switch for a moment, resume 

Power windows

Opening and closing the 
power windows

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pushing the switch in the 

one-touch opening direction, and 

hold it there for approximately 4 

seconds or more.

6

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.

■

Door lock linked window opera-

tion

●

Vehicles without a smart key sys-

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

*

 

(



P.118)

Vehicles with a smart key system: 

The power windows can be 

opened and closed using the 
mechanical key.

*

 (



P.545)

●

The power windows can be 

opened using the wireless remote 
control.

*

 (with a wireless remote 

control function) (



P.117)

*

: These settings must be custom-

ized at your Toyota dealer.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(



P.581)

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions. Failure to do so may result 

in death or serious injury.

■

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 win-

dow lock switch. (



P.144)

●

Check to make sure that all pas-

sengers do not have any part of 

their body in a position where it 

could be caught when a window 

is being operated.

●

When using the wireless remote 

control (if equipped), key or 

mechanical key and operating 

the power windows, operate the 

power window after checking to 

make sure that there is no pos-

sibility 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 (if 

equipped), key 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.

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This function can be used to 
prevent children from acciden-
tally opening or closing a pas-
senger window.
Press the switch.

The indicator 

 will come on and 

the passenger windows will be 
locked.
The passenger windows can still be 
opened and closed using the 
driver’s switch even if the lock 
switch is on.

■

The power windows can be 

operated when

The engine switch is in ON.

■

When the battery is discon-

nected

The window lock switch is disabled. 

If necessary, press the window lock 

switch after reconnecting the bat-

tery.

WARNING

■

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 acti-

vate the catch protection func-

tion.

●

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.

Preventing accidental 
operation (window lock 
switch)

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*

: If equipped

■

Opening and closing

1

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.

2

Closes the moon roof

*

*

: Lightly press either side of the 

moon roof switch to stop the 
moon roof partway.

■

Tilting up and down

1

Tilts the moon roof up

*

2

Tilts the moon roof down

*

*

: Lightly press either side of the 

moon roof switch to stop the 
moon roof partway.

■

The moon roof can be operated 

when

The engine switch is in ON.

■

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 ACC or 

OFF.  It cannot, however, be oper-

ated 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 sun-

shade will open automatically when 

the moon roof is opened.

■

Door lock linked moon roof 

operation

●

Vehicles without a smart key sys-

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

*

 

(



P.118)

Vehicles with a smart key system: 

The moon roof can be opened 

and closed using the mechanical 
key.

*

 (



P.545)

●

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

*

 

(



P.117)

*

: These settings must be custom-

ized at your Toyota dealer.

■

When the moon roof does not 

close normally

Perform the following procedure:

Moon roof

*

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

Operating the moon roof

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●

If the moon roof closes but then 

re-opens slightly

1

Stop the vehicle.

2

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 

second. Finally, it will tilt down, open 

and close.

3

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

1

Stop the vehicle.

2

Press and hold the “UP” switch

*1

 

until the moon roof moves into 

the tilt up position and stops.

3

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 position.

*2

 Then it will adjust 

slightly and pause for approximately 

1 second. Finally, it will tilt down, 

open and close.

4

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 com-

pletely closed and then release 
the switch.

If the moon roof does not fully close 

even after performing the above 

procedure correctly, have the vehi-

cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(



P.581)

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure 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 vehicle 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 chil-

dren and other passengers to 

have body parts caught in the 

moon roof.

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WARNING

●

Check to make sure that all pas-

sengers 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, key 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 wire-

less remote control, key or 

mechanical key. It is possible for 

children and other passengers 

to get 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 

moon roof switch is being 

pressed. Take care so that your 

fingers, etc. do not get caught.

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Driving

.

4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle.......

150

Cargo and luggage .....

158

Vehicle load limits .......

161

Trailer towing...............

161

Dinghy towing .............

162

4-2. Driving procedures

Engine (ignition) switch 

(vehicles without a smart 
key system) ...............

163

Engine (ignition) switch 

(vehicles with a smart key 
system)......................

164

Continuously variable trans-

mission (vehicles without 
paddle shift switches)

..................................

169

Continuously variable trans-

mission (vehicles with pad-
dle shift switches)......

172

Manual transmission ...

176

Turn signal lever..........

179

Parking brake..............

180

Electric parking brake .

181

Brake Hold ..................

184

4-3. Operating the lights and 

wipers

Headlight switch..........

186

Automatic High Beam .

189

Windshield wipers and 

washer.......................

192

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap

..................................

194

4-5. Using the driving support 

systems

Toyota Safety Sense 2.0

..................................

196

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

..................................

203

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

..................................

211

LDA (Lane Departure Alert 

with steering control) .

221

Dynamic radar cruise con-

trol with full-speed range

..................................

229

Dynamic radar cruise con-

trol .............................

240

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

..................................

250

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

..................................

253

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic 

Alert) function ............

258

Rear view monitor system

..................................

263

Driving mode select switch

..................................

271

Driving assist systems

..................................

272

4-6. Driving tips

Winter driving tips........

277

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4-1.Before driving

■

Starting the engine



P.163, 164

■

Driving



Continuously variable trans-
mission

1

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



P.169)

2

Release the parking brake. 
(



P.180, 181)

3

Gradually release the brake 
pedal and gently depress the 
accelerator pedal to acceler-
ate the vehicle.



Manual transmission

1

While depressing the clutch 
pedal, shift the shift lever to 
1. (



P.176)

2

Release the parking brake. 
(



P.180, 181)

3

Gradually release the clutch 
pedal. At the same time, gen-
tly depress the accelerator 
pedal to accelerate the vehi-
cle.

■

Stopping



Continuously variable trans-
mission

1

With the shift lever in D, 
depress the brake pedal.

2

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. (



P.169)



Manual transmission

1

While depressing the clutch 
pedal, depress the brake 
pedal.

2

If necessary, set the parking 
brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an 

extended period of time, shift the 

shift lever to N. (



P.176)

■

Parking the vehicle



Continuously variable trans-
mission

1

With the shift lever in D, 
depress the brake pedal to 
stop the vehicle completely.

2

Set the parking brake 
(



P.180, 181), and shift the 

shift lever to P. (



P.169)

Check the parking brake indicator 

is illuminated.

3

Vehicles without a smart key 
system: Turn the engine 
switch to OFF to stop the 
engine.
Vehicles with a smart key 
system: Press the engine 
switch to stop the engine.

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures 
should be observed to 
ensure safe driving:

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4

Slowly release the brake 
pedal.

5

Lock the door, making sure 
that you have the key on your 
person.

If parking on a hill, block the wheels 

as needed.



Manual transmission

1

While depressing the clutch 
pedal, depress the brake 
pedal.

2

Set the parking brake. 
(



P.180, 181)

Check that the parking brake indi-

cator is illuminated.

3

Shift the shift lever to N. 
(



P.176)

If parking on a hill, shift the shift 

lever to 1 or R and block the wheels 

as needed.

4

Vehicles without a smart key 
system: Turn the engine 
switch to OFF to stop the 
engine.
Vehicles with a smart key 
system: Press the engine 
switch to stop the engine.

5

Slowly release the brake 
pedal.

6

Lock the door, making sure 
that you have the key on your 
person.

■

Starting off on a steep 
uphill



Continuously variable trans-
mission

1

Make sure that the parking 
brake is set and shift the shift 
lever to D.

2

Gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal.

3

Release the parking brake.



Manual transmission

1

Make sure that the parking 
brake is set and shift the shift 
lever to 1.

2

Lightly depress the accelera-
tor pedal at the same time as 
gradually releasing the clutch 
pedal.

3

Release the parking brake.

■

Driving in the rain

●

Drive carefully when it is raining, 

because visibility will be reduced, 

the windows may become 

fogged-up, and the road will be 

slippery.

●

Drive carefully when it starts to 

rain, because the road surface will 

be especially 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 surface, preventing 

the steering and brakes from 

operating properly.

■

Engine speed while driving 

(vehicles with a continuously 

variable transmission)

In the following conditions, the 

engine speed may become high 

while driving. This is due to auto-

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matic 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

●

When the brake pedal is 

depressed while sport mode is 

selected

■

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 [vehicles 

with a continuously variable 

transmission])

●

When the following unusual oper-

ation is performed, the engine out-

put 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 B

*1

 or M

*2

) with 

the accelerator pedal depressed, 

a warning message appears on 

the multi-information display. If a 

warning message is shown on the 

multi-information display, read the 

message and follow the instruc-

tion.

• When the accelerator pedal is 

depressed too much while the 

vehicle is in reverse.

*1

:Vehicles without paddle shift 

switches

*2

:Vehicles with paddle shift 

switches

●

While Drive-Start Control is being 

activated, your vehicle may have 

trouble escaping from the mud or 

fresh snow. In such case, deacti-

vate TRAC (



P.273) 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 recommended:

●

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.

■

Operating your vehicle in a for-

eign country

Comply with the relevant vehicle 

registration laws and confirm the 

availability of the correct fuel. 

(



P.558)

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in 

death or serious injury.

■

When starting the vehicle 

(vehicles with a continuously 

variable transmission)

Always keep your foot on the 

brake pedal while stopped with 

the engine running. This prevents 

the vehicle from creeping.

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WARNING

■

When driving the vehicle

●

Do not drive if you are unfamil-

iar with the location of the brake 

and accelerator 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 

difficulty in operating the pedals. 

Make sure to operate the pedals 

properly.

• Make sure to keep a correct 

driving posture even when mov-

ing the vehicle only slightly. This 

allows you to depress the brake 

and accelerator pedals properly.

• Depress the brake pedal using 

your right foot. Depressing the 

brake pedal using your left foot 

may delay response in an emer-

gency, resulting 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 brak-

ing 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.502

●

Use engine braking (shift posi-
tion B

*1

 or downshift

*2, 3

) to 

maintain a safe speed when 

driving down a steep hill.

Using the brakes continuously 

may cause the brakes to over-

heat and lose effectiveness. 
(



P.169, 172, 176)

*1

:Vehicles with a continuously 

variable transmission (without 
paddle shift switches)

*2

:Vehicles with a continuously 

variable transmission (with 
paddle shift switches)

*3

:Vehicles with a manual trans-

mission

●

Do not adjust 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 passen-

gers’ arms, heads or other parts 

of their body are not outside the 

vehicle.

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●

Do not drive in excess of the 

speed limit. Even if the legal 

speed limit permits it, do not 

drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) 

unless your vehicle has 

high-speed capability tires. Driv-

ing 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.

■

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 prop-

erly. If the brakes on only one 

side are wet and not functioning 

properly, steering control may 

be affected.

■

When shifting the shift lever

●

Vehicles with a continuously 

variable transmission: Do not let 

the vehicle roll backward while a 

forward driving position is 

selected, 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.

●

Vehicles with a continuously 

variable transmission: Do not 

shift the shift lever to P while the 

vehicle is moving.

Doing so can damage the trans-

mission and may result in a loss 

of vehicle control.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to R 

while the vehicle is moving for-

ward.

Doing so can damage the trans-

mission 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 trans-

mission and may result in a loss 

of vehicle control.

●

Moving the shift lever to N while 

the vehicle is moving will disen-

gage the engine from the trans-

mission. Engine braking is not 

available when N is selected.

●

Vehicles with a continuously 

variable transmission: Be care-

ful not to shift the shift lever with 

the accelerator pedal 

depressed. Shifting the shift 

lever to any positions 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 indicators)

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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■

When the vehicle is stopped

●

Do not race the engine.

If the vehicle is in any gear other 

than P (continuously variable 

transmission) or N, the vehicle 

may accelerate suddenly and 

unexpectedly, causing an acci-

dent.

●

Vehicles with a continuously 

variable transmission: In order 

to prevent accidents due to the 

vehicle rolling away, always 

keep depressing the brake 

pedal while the engine is run-

ning, and apply the parking 

brake as necessary.

●

If the vehicle is stopped on an 

incline, in order to prevent acci-

dents caused by the vehicle roll-

ing 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 fol-

lowing:

• 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 cir-

cuit 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 

vehicle.

●

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, caus-

ing a fire.

●

Vehicles with a continuously 

variable transmission: Always 

apply the parking brake, shift 

the shift lever to P, stop the 

engine and lock the vehicle.

Do not leave the vehicle unat-

tended while the engine is run-

ning.

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.

Vehicles with a manual trans-

mission: Always apply the park-

ing brake, stop the engine and 

lock the vehicle.

Do not leave the vehicle unat-

tended while the engine is run-

ning.

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WARNING

●

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 vehi-

cle

Always turn the engine off. Other-

wise, if you accidentally move the 

shift lever or depress the acceler-

ator pedal, this could cause an 

accident or fire due to engine 

overheating. Additionally, if the 

vehicle is parked in a poorly venti-

lated area, exhaust gases may 

collect and enter the vehicle, lead-

ing 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 brak-

ing.

In this case, braking is still pos-

sible, but the brake pedal 

should be depressed more 

firmly than usual. Also, the brak-

ing 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.

■

If the vehicle becomes stuck

Do not spin the wheels exces-

sively when a driven wheel is up 

in the air, or the vehicle is stuck in 

sand, mud, etc. This may damage 

the driveline components or pro-

pel the vehicle forward or back-

ward, causing an accident.

NOTICE

■

When driving the vehicle 

(vehicles with a continuously 

variable transmission)

●

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 accelera-

tor and brake pedals at the 

same time to hold the vehicle on 

a hill.

■

When driving the vehicle 

(vehicles with a manual trans-

mission)

●

Do not depress the accelerator 

and brake pedals at the same 

time during driving, as this may 

restrain the engine output.

●

Do not shift gears unless the 

clutch pedal is fully depressed. 

After shifting, do not release the 

clutch pedal abruptly. Doing so 

may damage the clutch, trans-

mission and gears.

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NOTICE

●

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may cause 

excessive premature wear or 

damage to the clutch, eventu-

ally making it difficult to acceler-

ate and start off from a stop. 

Have the vehicle inspected by 

your Toyota dealer.

• Do not rest your foot on the 

clutch pedal or depress it any 

time other than when shifting.

Doing so may cause clutch trou-

ble.

• Do not use any gear other than 

the 1st gear when starting off 

and moving forward. 

Doing so may damage the 

clutch.

• Do not use the clutch pedal to 

adjust vehicle speed.

Doing so may damage the 

clutch.

• When stopping the vehicle with 

the shift lever in a position other 

than N, make sure to fully 

depress the clutch pedal and 

stop the vehicle using the 

brakes.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to R 

without the vehicle completely 

stopped.

Doing so may damage the 

clutch, transmission and gears.

■

When parking the vehicle 

(vehicles with a continuously 

variable transmission)

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 acceler-

ate 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.

●

For APEX models: APEX vehi-

cle height is lower than other 

vehicle grades.

Driving over rough or damaged 

road surfaces, as well as park-

ing blocks, curbs, and other 

obstacles may cause damage 

to the underside of your vehicle. 

Drive carefully under rough con-

ditions to avoid damage.

■

If you get a flat tire while driv-

ing

A flat or damaged tire may cause 

the following situations. Hold the 

steering wheel firmly and gradu-

ally depress the brake pedal to 

slow down the vehicle.

●

It may be difficult to control your 

vehicle.

●

The vehicle will make abnormal 

sounds or vibrations.

●

The vehicle will lean abnor-

mally.

Information on what to do in case 

of a flat tire (



P.534)

■

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

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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 passen-
gers that will be riding in your 
vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined 
weight of the driver and passen-
gers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals 
the available amount of cargo 
and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” 
amount equals 1400 lbs. and 
there will be five 150 lb passen-
gers in your vehicle, the amount 
of available cargo and luggage 
load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 − 

NOTICE

●

Short in electrical components

●

Engine damage caused by 

water immersion

In the event that you drive on a 

flooded road and the vehicle 

becomes flooded or stuck in mud 

or sand, be sure to have your Toy-

ota dealer check the following:

●

Brake function

●

Changes in the quantity and 

quality of the engine oil, tran-

saxle fluid, clutch fluid, etc.

●

Lubricant condition for the bear-

ings and suspension joints 

(where possible), and the func-

tion of all joints, bearings, etc.

Cargo and luggage

Take notice of the following 
information about storage 
precautions, cargo capacity 
and load:

Capacity and distribution

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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 calcu-
lated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing 
a trailer, load from your trailer 
will be transferred to your vehi-
cle. Consult this manual to 
determine how this reduces the 
available cargo and luggage 
load capacity of your vehicle. 
(



P.161)

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

Cargo capacity
Total load capacity (vehicle 
capacity weight) (



P.556)

When 2 people with the com-
bined weight of A lb. (kg) are rid-
ing 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 passen-
gers 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 lug-
gage 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 num-
ber 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 car-

ried in the trunk

The following things may cause a 

fire if loaded in the trunk:

●

Receptacles containing gaso-

line

●

Aerosol cans

■

Storage precautions

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may prevent the 

pedals from being depressed 

properly, may block the driver’s 

vision, or may result in items hit-

ting the driver or passengers, pos-

sibly 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.

●

When you fold down the rear 

seats, long items should not be 

placed directly behind the front 

seats.

●

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

●

Secure all items in the occupant 

compartment.

●

Never allow anyone to ride in 

the enlarged trunk. It is not 

designed for passengers. 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 occu-

pant’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 and seating 

capacity

These details are also described on 

the tire and loading information 

label. (



P.484)

Vehicle load limits

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



Total load capacity (vehicle 
capacity weight): 



P.556

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



Seating capacity: 



P.556

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



Towing capacity

Toyota does not recommend tow-
ing a trailer with your vehicle.



Cargo capacity

Cargo capacity may increase or 
decrease depending on the 
weight and the number of occu-
pants.

WARNING

■

Overloading the vehicle

Do not overload the vehicle.

It may not only cause damage to 

the tires, but also degrade steer-

ing and braking ability, resulting in 

an accident.

Trailer towing

Toyota does not recom-
mend 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, 
bicycle, etc. Your vehicle is 
not designed for trailer tow-
ing 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 the 

four wheels on the ground.

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4-2.Driving procedures

1

Check that the parking brake 
is set. (



P.180, 181)

2

Check that the shift lever is in 
P (continuously variable 
transmission) or N (manual 
transmission).

3

Firmly depress the brake 
pedal (continuously variable 
transmission) or clutch pedal 
(manual transmission).

4

Turn the engine switch to 
START to start the engine.

■

If the engine does not start

The engine immobilizer system may 

not have been deactivated. (



P.80) 

Contact your Toyota dealer.

■

When the steering lock cannot 

be released

When starting the engine, the 

engine switch may seem stuck in 

OFF. To free it, turn the key while 

turning the steering wheel slightly 

left and right.

1

OFF (“LOCK” position)

The steering wheel is locked and 
the key can be removed. (vehicles 
with a continuously variable trans-
mission: The key can be removed 
only when the shift lever is in P.)

2

ACC (“ACC” position)

Some electrical components such 

Engine (ignition) 

switch (vehicles with-

out a smart key sys-

tem)

Starting the engine

WARNING

■

When starting the engine

Always start the engine while sit-

ting 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.

NOTICE

■

When starting the engine

●

Do not crank the engine for 

more than 30 seconds at a time. 

This may overheat the starter 

and wiring system.

●

Do not race a cold engine.

●

If the engine becomes difficult to 

start or stalls frequently, have 

your vehicle checked by your 

Toyota dealer immediately.

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as the audio system can be used.

3

ON ( “ON” position)

All electrical components can be 
used.

4

START ( “START” position)

For starting the engine.

■

Turning the key from ACC to 

OFF

1

Shift the shift lever to P (continu-

ously variable transmission) or N 

(manual transmission).

2

Push in the key and turn it to 

OFF.

■

Key reminder function

A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door 

is opened while the engine switch is 

in OFF or ACC to remind you to 

remove the key.

1

Check that the parking brake 
is set. (



P.180, 181)

2

Check that the shift lever is in 
P (continuously variable 
transmission) or N (manual 
transmission).

3

Firmly depress the brake 
pedal (continuously variable 
transmission) or clutch pedal 
(manual transmission).

 and a message will be dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play. If it is not displayed, the 

engine cannot be started.

4

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 (continuously variable trans-

mission) or clutch pedal (manual 

transmission) until the engine is 

completely started.

WARNING

■

Caution when driving

Do not turn the engine switch to 

OFF while driving. If, in an emer-

gency, you must turn the engine 

off while the vehicle is moving, 

turn the engine switch only to 

ACC to stop the engine. An acci-

dent may result if the engine is 

stopped while driving. (



P.502)

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the engine switch in 

ACC or ON for long periods of 

time without the engine running.

Engine (ignition) 

switch (vehicles with 

a smart key system)

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

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The engine can be started from any 

engine switch mode.

■

If the engine does not start

●

The engine immobilizer system 

may not have been deactivated. 

(



P.80)

Contact your Toyota dealer.

●

If a message related to start-up is 

shown on the multi-information 

display, read the message and fol-

low the instructions.

■

If the battery is discharged

The engine cannot be started using 

the smart key system. Refer to 

P.546to restart the engine.

■

Electronic key battery depletion



P.110

■

Conditions affecting operation



P.127

■

Notes for the entry function



P.128

■

Steering lock function

●

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 can-

cels the steering lock.

●

When the steering lock cannot be 

released, “Push Engine Switch 

while Turning Steering Wheel in 

Either Direction” will be displayed 

on the multi-information display. 

Press the engine switch shortly 

and firmly while turning the steer-

ing wheel left and right.

●

To prevent the steering lock motor 

from overheating, operation of the 

motor may be suspended if the 

engine is turned on and off repeat-

edly in a short period of time. In 

this case, refrain from operating 

the engine switch. After about 10 

seconds, the steering lock motor 

will resume functioning.

■

Electronic key battery



P.489

■

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 turn-

ing the engine switch off, please 

wait a few seconds before restart-

ing the engine.

■

Customization

If the smart key system has been 

deactivated in a customized setting, 

refer to P.544.

WARNING

■

When starting the engine

Always start the engine while sit-

ting 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.

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

Continuously variable trans-
mission

1

Stop the vehicle completely.

2

Set the parking brake 
(



P.180, 181), and shift the 

shift lever to P.

Check the parking brake indicator 

is illuminated.

3

Press the engine switch.

The engine will stop, and the meter 

display will be extinguished.

4

Release the brake pedal and 
check that “ACCESSORY” or 
“IGNITION ON” is not shown 
on the multi-information dis-
play.



Manual transmission

1

Stop the vehicle completely.

2

Set the parking brake. 
(



P.180, 181)

Check the parking brake indicator 

is illuminated.

3

Shift the shift lever to N. 
(



P.176)

4

Press the engine switch.

The engine will stop, and the meter 

display will be extinguished.

5

Release the brake pedal and 
check that “ACCESSORY” or 
“IGNITION ON” is not shown 
on the multi-information dis-
play.

■

Automatic engine shut off fea-

ture

●

The vehicle is equipped with a 

feature that automatically shuts off 

the engine when the shift lever is 

in P (continuously variable trans-

mission) or the parking brake is 

set (manual transmission) 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 (continuously 

variable transmission) or the park-

ing brake is set (manual transmis-

sion).

●

The timer for the automatic engine 

shut off feature will reset if the 

brake pedal (continuously variable 

transmission) or the clutch pedal 

WARNING

■

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.

NOTICE

■

When starting the engine

●

Do not race a cold engine.

●

If the engine becomes difficult to 

start or stalls frequently, have 

your vehicle checked by your 

Toyota dealer immediately.

■

Symptoms indicating a mal-

function 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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(manual transmission) is 

depressed, or if the shift lever is in 

a position other than P (continu-

ously variable transmission) or the 

parking brake is released (man-

ual transmission).

●

After the vehicle is parked, if the 

door is locked with the door lock 

switch (



P.120) from the inside or 

the mechanical key (



P.544) from 

the outside, the automatic engine 

shut off feature will be disabled. 

The timer for the automatic engine 

shut off feature will be re-enabled 

if the driver’s door is opened.

Modes can be changed by 
pressing the engine switch with 
brake pedal (continuously vari-
able transmission) or clutch 
pedal (manual transmission) 
released. (The mode changes 
each time the switch is 

WARNING

■

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.502)

However, do not touch the 

engine switch while driving 

except in an emergency. Turn-

ing 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 diffi-

cult 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.

●

Vehicles with a continuously 

variable transmission: To restart 

the engine after performing an 

emergency shutdown, shift the 

shift lever to N and then press 

the engine switch.

●

Vehicles with a manual trans-

mission: To restart the engine 

after performing an emergency 

shutdown, depress the clutch 

pedal and then press the engine 

switch.

■

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 venti-

lated 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 snow-

banks build up around the vehi-

cle while the engine is running, 

exhaust gases may collect and 

enter the vehicle.

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pressed.)

1

OFF

*

The emergency flashers can be 
used.

2

ACC

Some electrical components such 
as the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed 
on the multi-information display.

3

ON

All electrical components can be 
used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on 
the multi-information display.

*

: Vehicles with a continuously vari-

able transmission: If the shift 
lever is in a position other than P 
when turning off the engine, the 
engine switch will be turned to 
ACC, not to off.

■

Auto power off function

Continuously variable transmission: 

If the vehicle is left in ACC for more 

than 20 minutes or ON (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 ACC or ON for long 

periods of time when the engine is 

not running.
Manual transmission: If the vehicle 

is left in ACC for more than 20 min-

utes or ON (the engine is not run-

ning) for more than an hour, 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 ACC or ON for long 

periods of time when the engine is 

not running.

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 ACC. Perform the fol-

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

●

Do not leave the engine switch 

in ACC or ON 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.

When stopping the engine 
with the shift lever in a 
position other than P 
(vehicles with a continu-
ously variable transmis-
sion)

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lowing procedure to turn the 
switch off:

1

Check that the parking brake 
is set.

2

Shift the shift lever to P.

3

Check that “ACCESSORY” is 
displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display and press the 
engine switch shortly and 
firmly.

4

Check that “ACCESSORY” 
or “IGNITION ON” on the 
multi-information display are 
off.

*

: If equipped

*

: To improve fuel efficiency and 

reduce noise, shift the shift lever 
to D for normal driving.

■

When driving with the dynamic 

radar cruise control or dynamic 

radar cruise control with 

full-speed range activated

Even when switching the driving 

mode to sport mode with the intent 

of enabling engine braking, engine 

braking will not occur because 

dynamic radar cruise control or 

dynamic radar cruise control with 

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

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 ACC 

mode. If the vehicle is left in ACC, 

battery discharge may occur.

Continuously variable 

transmission (vehi-

cles without paddle 

shift switches)

*

Select the shift position 
depending on your purpose 
and situation.

Shift position purpose 
and functions

Shift posi-

tion

Objective or function

P

Parking the vehi-

cle/starting the engine

R

Reversing

N

Neutral

(Condition in which the 

power is not transmit-

ted)

D

Normal driving

*

B

Applying moderate 

engine braking driving 

down hills

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full-speed range will not be can-

celed. (



P.271)

■

Restraining sudden start 

(Drive-Start Control)



P.152

■

G AI-SHIFT

G AI-SHIFT automatically selects a 

suitable gear for sporty driving 

according to driver’s input and driv-

ing conditions. G AI-SHIFT operates 

automatically when the shift lever is 

in D and sport mode is selected for 

the driving mode. (Selecting normal 

mode or shifting the shift lever to the 

B position cancels this function.)

■

After recharging/reconnecting 

the battery



P.549

■

Continuously variable transmis-

sion fail-safe control

The system detects malfunctioning 

parts targeted (all of the solenoids 

that perform the shifting function) by 

the On-Board Diagnostics, and per-

forms fail-safe mechanisms, such 

as restricting the shifting function or 

transmission ratio control.

In this event, the malfunction indica-

tor lamp turns on.

:While the engine switch is in 

ON 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.

WARNING

■

When driving on slippery 

road surfaces

Do not accelerate or shift the shift 

gears suddenly. 

Sudden changes in engine brak-

ing may cause the vehicle to spin 

or skid, resulting in an accident.

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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 

ON and the brake pedal is being 

depressed.

■

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 

with your foot on the brake pedal, 

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:

1

Set the parking brake.

2

Turn the engine switch off.

3

Depress the brake pedal.

4

Ply the cover up with a flathead 

screwdriver or equivalent tool.

To prevent damaging the cover, 

wrap the tip of the flathead 

screwdriver with a tape.

5

Press and hold the shift lock 

override button and then push 

the shift release button on the 

shift knob.

The shift lever can be shifted while 

the button is pressed.



P.271

WARNING

■

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 acci-

dentally 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, possi-

bly leading to an accident result-

ing in death or serious injury.

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*

: If equipped

*

: To improve fuel efficiency and 

reduce noise, shift the shift lever 
to D for normal driving.

■

To protect the continuously 

variable transmission

If the continuously variable trans-

mission fluid temperature is high, 

“Transmission Oil Temp. High Stop 

in a Safe Place and See Owner’s 

Manual” will be displayed on the 

multi-information display and the 

vehicle will go into transmission pro-

tection mode automatically. Have 

the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 

dealer.

■

When driving with dynamic 

radar cruise control with 

full-speed range activated

Even when switching the driving 

mode to sport mode with the intent 

of enabling engine braking, engine 

braking will not occur because 

dynamic radar cruise control with 

full-speed range will not be can-

celed. (



P.271)

■

Restraining sudden start 

(Drive-Start Control)



P.152

■

G AI-SHIFT

G AI-SHIFT automatically selects a 

suitable gear for sporty driving 

according to driver’s input and driv-

ing conditions. G AI-SHIFT operates 

automatically when the shift lever is 

in D and sport mode is selected for 

the driving mode. (Selecting normal 

mode or shifting the shift lever to the 

M position cancels this function.)

■

After recharging/reconnecting 

the battery



P.549

Continuously variable 

transmission (vehi-

cles with paddle shift 

switches)

*

Select the shift position 
depending on your purpose 
and situation.

Shift position purpose 
and functions

Shift posi-

tion

Objective or function

P

Parking the vehi-

cle/starting the engine

R

Reversing

N

Neutral

(Condition in which the 

power is not transmit-

ted)

D

Normal driving

*

M

10-speed sport sequen-

tial shiftmatic mode 

driving (



P.175)

WARNING

■

When driving on slippery 

road surfaces

Do not accelerate or shift the shift 

gears suddenly. 

Sudden changes in engine brak-

ing may cause the vehicle to spin 

or skid, resulting in an accident.

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:While the engine switch is in 

ON 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.

■

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 

ON and the brake pedal is being 

depressed.

■

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 

with your foot on the brake pedal, 

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:

1

Set the parking brake.

2

Turn the engine switch off.

3

Depress the brake pedal.

4

Ply the cover up with a flathead 

screwdriver or equivalent tool.

To prevent damaging the cover, 

wrap the tip of the flathead 

screwdriver with a tape.

5

Press and hold the shift lock 

override button and then push 

the shift release button on the 

shift knob.

The shift lever can be shifted while 

Shifting the shift lever

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the button is pressed.

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To drive using temporary shift 
range selection, operate the “-” 
or “+” paddle shift switch. 
When the “-” paddle shift switch 
is operated, the shift range 
switches to a range that enables 
engine braking force that is suit-
able to driving conditions. When 
the “+” paddle shift switch is 
operated, the shift range 
switches to a range that is one 

range higher than the current 
range. 
Changing the shift range allows 
restriction of the highest gear, 
preventing unnecessary upshift-
ing and enabling the level of 
engine braking force to be 
selected.

1

Upshifting

2

Downshifting

The selected shift range, from D1 to 
D10, will be displayed on the 
multi-information display.

■

Gear step functions

●

You can choose from 10 levels of 

engine braking force.

●

A lower gear step will provide 

greater engine braking force than 

a higher gear step, and the engine 

speed will also increase.

■

Deactivation of temporary 

10-speed Sport Sequential 

Shiftmatic mode

In the following situations, tempo-

rary 10-speed Sport Sequential 

Shiftmatic mode will be deactivated:

●

When the vehicle is stopped

●

If the accelerator pedal is 

depressed continuously for more 

than a certain amount of time 

while in one gear range

●

If the accelerator pedal is 

depressed abruptly and heavily

WARNING

■

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 acci-

dentally 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, possi-

bly leading to an accident result-

ing in death or serious injury.

Selecting the driving 
mode

Selecting shift ranges in 
the D position

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●

When the shift lever is shifted to a 

position other than D

●

When the “+” paddle shift switch is 

operated for a certain amount of 

time continuously

To enter 10-speed sport 
sequential shiftmatic mode, shift 
the shift lever to M position. 
Gear steps can then be selected 
by operating the shift lever or 
paddle shift switches, allowing 
you to drive in the gear step of 
your choosing.

1

Upshifting

2

Downshifting

The gear changes once every time 
the shift lever or paddle shift switch 
is operated.
The selected gear step, from M1 to 
M10, will be displayed on the 
multi-information display.

However, even when in the M 
position, the gear steps will be 
automatically changed if the 

engine speed is too high, or too 
low.

■

Gear step functions

●

You can choose from 10 levels of 

engine braking force.

●

A lower gear step will provide 

greater engine braking force than 

a higher gear step, and the engine 

speed will also increase.

■

When the vehicle comes to a 

stop with the shift lever in the M 

position

●

The transmission will automati-

cally downshift to M1 once the 

vehicle is stopped.

●

After a stop, the vehicle will start 

off in M1.

●

When the vehicle is stopped, the 

transmission is set at M1.

■

Downshifting restriction warn-

ing buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving 

performance, downshifting opera-

tion may sometimes be restricted. In 

some circumstances, downshifting 

may not be possible even when the 

shift lever or paddle shift switch is 

operated. (A buzzer will sound 

twice.)

■

If the 10-speed sport sequential 

shiftmatic mode indicator does 

not come on even after shifting 

the shift lever to M

This may indicate a malfunction in 

the continuously variable transmis-

sion 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.)

■

Continuously variable transmis-

sion fail-safe control

The system detects malfunctioning 

parts targeted (all of the solenoids 

that perform the shifting function) by 

the On-Board Diagnostics, and per-

Changing gears in the M 
position

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forms fail-safe mechanisms, such 

as restricting the shifting function or 

transmission ratio control.

In this event, the malfunction indica-

tor lamp turns on.

*

: If equipped

■

Shifting the shift lever

1

Depress the clutch pedal 
firmly.

2

Shift the shift lever to the 
desired gear.

Make sure to only shift gears 

sequentially.

3

Gradually release the clutch 
pedal.

It is difficult to shift in R, shift the 
lever to N, release the clutch pedal 
momentarily, and then try again.

■

Shifting the shift lever to R

Shift the shift lever to R while lift-
ing up the ring section.

Manual transmission

*

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■

Maximum allowable speeds

Observe the following maximum 

allowable speeds in each gear when 

maximum acceleration is necessary.



1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FAE) engine



2.0 L 4-cylinder (M20A-FKS) 

engine

Shift posi-

tion

Maximum speed

mph (km/h)

1

30 (48)

2

57 (91)

3

83 (133)

Shift posi-

tion

Maximum speed

mph (km/h)

1

35 (56)

2

61 (98)

3

91 (146)

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

vehicle

When shifting gears, observe the 

following precautions. Failure to 

do so may cause damage to the 

engine, manual transmission, 

and/or clutch.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to R 

without depressing the clutch 

pedal.

●

Do not lift up the ring section 

except when shifting the lever to 

R.

●

Shift the shift lever to R only 

when the vehicle is stationary.

●

Do not rest your hand on or hold 

the shift lever any time other 

than when shifting.

●

In order to not cause the engine 

to overrev, make sure to only 

shift gears sequentially.

●

Do not release the clutch pedal 

suddenly.

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The iMT optimally controls the 
engine speed to suit the driver’s 
operation of the clutch pedal 
and shift lever, helping the driver 
to shift gears more smoothly.
Additionally, when the clutch 
pedal is operated, the iMT helps 
reduce shift shock, allowing for 
lighter shift operations when 
driving on a winding road or 
incline.
Press the “iMT” switch.

The iMT indicator will illuminate in 
green.
Press the switch again to cancel 
iMT.

■

The iMT may not operate when

In the following situations, iMT may 

not operate. However, this does not 

indicate a malfunction.

●

The clutch pedal is not fully 

depressed

●

The clutch pedal is not fully 

released, such as if a foot is rest-
ing on the clutch pedal

*

●

Shift operation is performed after 

the vehicle has been coasting with 

the shift lever in N

●

The shift lever is not operated for 

a long time after the clutch pedal 

is depressed

*

: After the shift lever is moved, 

unless your foot is completely 
removed from the clutch pedal, 
the iMT may not operate and the 
engine speed may not be con-
trolled optimally for the next gear 
change.
To enable the iMT, release the 
clutch pedal completely and then 
depress it again before operating 
the shift lever.

■

If the iMT indicator illuminates 

in amber

The iMT may be temporarily 

unavailable or malfunctioning. Have 

the vehicle inspected at your Toyota 

dealer.

iMT (Intelligent Manual 
Transmission) (if 
equipped)

WARNING

■

Limitations of the iMT

iMT is not a system that prevents 

shift lever operation error or 

engine overrevving.

Depending on the situation, iMT 

may not operate normally and the 

shift position may not be changed 

smoothly. Overly relying on iMT 

may cause an unexpected acci-

dent.

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1

Right turn

2

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

The right hand signals will flash 3 
times.

3

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

The left hand signals will flash 3 
times.

4

Left turn

■

Turn signals can be operated 

when

The engine switch is in ON.

■

If the indicator flashes faster 

than usual

Check that a light bulb in the front or 

rear turn signal lights has not 

burned out.

Turn signal lever

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*

: If equipped

U.S.A.
Canada

1

To set the parking brake, fully 
pull the parking brake lever 
while depressing the brake 
pedal.

2

To release the parking brake, 
slightly raise the lever and 
lower it completely while 
pressing the button.

■

Parking the vehicle

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P.150

■

Parking brake engaged warning 

buzzer

If the vehicle is driven at a speed of 

approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) or 

more with the parking brake 

engaged, a buzzer will sound.
“Release Parking Brake” will be dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play.

■

Usage in winter time

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P.277

Parking brake

*

Operating instructions

NOTICE

■

Before driving

Fully release the parking brake. 

Driving the vehicle with the park-

ing brake set will lead to brake 

components overheating, which 

may affect braking performance 

and increase brake wear.

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*

: If equipped

■

Using the manual mode

The parking brake can be set 
and released manually.

U.S.A.
Canada

1

Pull the switch to set the 
parking brake

The parking brake indicator 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.

2

Push the switch to release 
the parking brake

• Operate the parking brake switch 

while depressing the brake pedal.

• Using the parking brake auto-

matic release function, the park-
ing brake can be released by 
depressing the accelerator pedal. 
When using this function, slowly 
depress the accelerator pedal.

Make sure that the parking brake 
indicator and parking brake light 
turn off.

■

Turning 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 (vehicles with a continu-
ously variable transmission) or 
auto EPB OFF indicator   turn 
off (vehicles with a manual 
transmission)

When the automatic mode is 
turned on, the parking brake 
operates as follows.

Electric parking 

brake

*

The parking brake can be 
set or released automati-
cally or manually.

In automatic mode, the 
parking brake can be set or 
released automatically. 
Also, even in automatic 
mode, the parking brake can 
be set or released manually.

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

Vehicles with a continuously 
variable transmission



When the shift lever is moved 
out of P, the parking brake will 
be released, and the parking 
brake indicator and parking 
brake light will turn off.



When the shift lever is moved 
into P, the parking brake will 
be set, and the parking brake 
indicator and parking brake 
light will turn on.

Operate the shift lever with the 
vehicle stopped and the brake 
pedal depressed.

The parking brake may not operate 
automatically if the shift lever is 
moved quickly.
In this case, it is necessary to oper-
ate the parking brake switch. 
(



P.181)



Vehicles with a manual trans-
mission

When the engine is off, the park-
ing brake will be set, and the 
parking brake indicator and 
parking brake light turn on.

■

Turning automatic mode off

While the vehicle is stopped and 
depressing the brake pedal, 
press and hold the parking 
brake switch until a message   
is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display (vehicles with a con-
tinuously variable transmission) 
or auto EPB OFF indicator   
comes on (vehicles with a man-
ual transmission)

■

Parking brake operation

●

When the engine switch is not in 

ON, the parking brake cannot be 

released using the parking brake 

switch.

●

When the engine switch is not in 

ON, automatic mode (automatic 

brake setting and releasing [vehi-

cles with a continuously variable 

transmission]) is not available.

■

Parking brake automatic 

release function

The parking brake is automatically 

released when slowly depress the 

accelerator pedal.

The parking brake will be released 

automatically under the following 

conditions:

●

The driver’s door is closed

●

The driver is wearing the seat belt

●

The shift lever is a forward or 

reverse position.

●

The malfunction indicator lamp or 

brake system warning light is not 

illuminated.

If the automatic release function 

does not operate, manually release 

the parking brake.

■

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 opera-

tion to prevent overheating. If this 

happens, refrain from operating the 

parking brake. Normal operation will 

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return after about 1 minute.

■

If “Parking Brake Unavailable” 

is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

Operate the parking brake switch. If 

the message does not disappear 

after operating the switch several 

times, the system may be malfunc-

tioning. Have the vehicle inspected 

by your Toyota dealer.

■

Parking brake operation sound

When the parking brake operates, a 

motor sound (whirring sound) may 

be heard. This does not indicate a 

malfunction.

■

Parking brake operation

●

Depending on the engine switch 

position/mode, the parking brake 

indicator and parking brake light 

will turn on and stay on as 

described below: 

ON: Comes on until the parking 

brake is released.

Not in ON: Stays on for approxi-

mately 15 seconds.

●

When the engine switch is turned 

off with the parking brake set, the 

parking brake indicator and park-

ing brake light will stay on for 

about 15 seconds. This does not 

indicate a malfunction.

■

When the parking brake switch 

malfunctions

Automatic mode (automatic brake 

setting and releasing) will be turned 

on automatically.

■

Parking the vehicle



P.150

■

Parking brake engaged warning 

buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is 

driven with the parking brake 

engaged. “Parking Brake ON” is dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play.

■

If the brake system warning 

light comes on



P.511

■

Usage in winter time



P.277

WARNING

■

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 mov-

ing that may lead to an accident 

resulting in death or serious injury.

■

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

■

When parking the vehicle

Before you leave the vehicle, set 

the parking brake, shift the shift 

lever to P (continuously variable 

transmission) or N (manual trans-

mission) and make sure that the 

vehicle does not move.

■

When the system malfunc-

tions

Stop the vehicle in a safe place 

and check the warning messages.

■

When the parking brake can-

not be released due to a mal-

function

Driving the vehicle with the park-

ing brake set will lead to brake 

components overheating, which 

may affect braking performance 

and increase brake wear.
Have the vehicle inspected by 

your Toyota dealer immediately if 

this occurs.

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*

: If equipped

Turn the brake hold system on

The brake hold standby indicator 
(green) 

 comes on. While the 

system is holding the brake, the 
brake hold operated indicator (yel-
low) 

 comes on.

■

Brake hold system operating 

conditions

The brake hold system cannot be 

turned on in the following condi-

tions:

●

The driver’s door is not closed.

●

The driver is not wearing the seat 

belt.

If any of the conditions above are 

detected when the brake hold sys-

tem is enabled, the system will turn 

off and the brake hold standby indi-

cator light will go off. In addition, if 

any of the conditions are detected 

while the system is holding the 

brake, a warning buzzer will sound 

and a message will be shown on the 

multi-information display. The park-

ing brake will then be set automati-

cally.

■

Brake hold function

●

If the brake pedal is left released 

for a period of about 3 minutes 

after the system has started hold-

ing the brake, the parking brake 

will be set automatically. In this 

case, a warning buzzer sounds 

and a message is shown on the 

multi-information display.

●

To turn the system off while the 

system is holding the brake, firmly 

depress the brake pedal and 

press the button again.

●

The brake hold function may not 

hold the vehicle when the vehicle 

is on a steep incline. In this situa-

tion, it may be necessary for the 

driver to apply the brakes. A warn-

Brake Hold

*



Continuously variable trans-
mission

The brake hold system keeps the 
brake applied when the shift lever 
is in D, B (vehicles without paddle 
shift switches), M (vehicles with 
paddle shift switches) or N with 
the system on and the brake 
pedal has been depressed to 
stop the vehicle. The system 
releases the brake when the 
accelerator pedal is depressed 
with the shift lever in D, B (vehi-
cles without paddle shift 
switches) or M (vehicles with 
paddle shift switches) to allow 
smooth start off.



Manual transmission

The brake hold system keeps the 
brake applied when the shift lever 
is in a forward driving position or 
N with the system on and the 
brake pedal has been depressed 
to stop the vehicle. The system 
releases the brake when the 
accelerator pedal is depressed 
with the shift lever in a forward 
driving position to allow smooth 
start off.

Enabling the system

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ing buzzer will sound and the 

multi-information display will 

inform the driver of this situation. If 

a warning message is shown on 

the multi-information display, read 

the message and follow the 

instructions.

■

When the parking brake is set 

automatically while the system 

is holding the brakes

Perform any of the following opera-

tions to release the parking brake.

●

Depress the accelerator pedal. 

(The parking brake will not be 

released automatically if the seat 

belt is not fastened.)

●

Operate the parking brake switch 

with the brake pedal depressed.

Make sure that the parking brake 

indicator light goes off. (



P.181)

■

When an inspection at your 

Toyota dealer is necessary

When the brake hold standby indi-

cator (green) does not illuminate 

even when the brake hold switch is 

pressed with the brake hold system 

operating conditions met, the sys-

tem may be malfunctioning. Have 

the vehicle inspected at your Toyota 

dealer.

■

If “Brake Hold Malfunction 

Press Brake to Deactivate Visit 

Your Dealer” or “Brake Hold 

Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” 

is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

The system may be malfunctioning. 

Have the vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer.

■

Warning messages and buzzers

Warning messages and buzzers are 

used to indicate a system malfunc-

tion or to inform the driver of the 

need for caution. If a warning mes-

sage is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display, read the message and 

follow the instructions.

■

If the brake hold operated indi-

cator flashes



P.517

WARNING

■

When the vehicle is on a 

steep incline

When using the brake hold sys-

tem on a steep incline exercise 

caution. The brake hold function 

may not hold the vehicle in such a 

situation.

■

When stopped on a slippery 

road

The system cannot stop the vehi-

cle when the gripping ability of the 

tires has been exceeded. Do not 

use the system when stopped on 

a slippery road.

NOTICE

■

When parking the vehicle

The brake hold system is not 

designed for use when parking 

the vehicle for a long period of 

time. Turning the engine switch off 

while the system is holding the 

brake may release the brake, 

which would cause the vehicle to 

move. When operating the engine 

switch, depress the brake pedal, 

shift the shift lever to P (continu-

ously variable transmission) or N 

(manual transmission) and set the 

parking brake.

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Operating the 

 switch 

turns on the lights as follows:

U.S.A.
Canada

1

 The headlights, daytime 

running lights (



P.186) and 

all the lights listed below turn 
on and off automatically.

2

 The side marker, park-

ing, LED accent (if 
equipped), tail, license plate, 
instrument panel lights, and 
daytime running lights 
(



P.186) turn on.

3

 The headlights and all 

lights listed above (except 

daytime running lights) turn 
on.

4

 (U.S.A.) Off

 (Canada) The daytime 

running lights turn on. 
(



P.186)

■

AUTO mode can be used when

The engine switch is in ON.

■

Daytime running light system

●

The daytime running lights illumi-

nate using the same lights as the 

headlights and illuminate darker 

than the headlights.

●

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 parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is in the 

 

(Canada only), 

 or 

*

 posi-

tion

*

: When the surroundings are bright

The daytime running lights remain 

on after they illuminate, even if the 

parking brake is set again.

●

For the U.S.A.: Daytime running 

lights can be turned off by operat-

ing the switch.

●

Compared to turning on the head-

lights, the daytime running light 

system offers greater durability 

and consumes less electricity, so 

it can help improve fuel economy.

Headlight switch

The headlights can be oper-
ated manually or automati-
cally.

Operating instructions

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Headlight control sensor

The sensor may not function prop-

erly if an object is placed on the sen-

sor, or anything that blocks the 

sensor is affixed to the windshield.

Doing so interferes with the sensor 

detecting the level of ambient light 

and may cause the automatic head-

light system to malfunction.

■

Automatic light off system

●

When the headlights are on: The 

headlights and tail lights turn off 

30 seconds after the driver’s door 

is opened and closed if the engine 

switch is turned to ACC or OFF. 

(Vehicles with a wireless remote 

control: The lights turn off immedi-
ately if 

 on the key is pressed 

after all the doors are closed.)

●

When only the tail lights are on: 

The tail lights turn off automati-

cally if the engine switch is turned 

to ACC or OFF and the driver’s 

door is opened.

To turn the lights on again, turn the 

engine switch to ON, or turn the light 

switch off once and then back to 

 or 

.

■

Light reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds when the engine 

switch is turned to OFF or ACC and 

the driver’s door is opened while the 

lights are turned on.

■

Automatic headlight leveling 

system (if equipped)

The level of the headlights is auto-

matically adjusted according to the 

number of passengers and the load-

ing condition of the vehicle to 

ensure that the headlights do not 

interfere with other road users.

■

Windshield wiper linked head-

light illumination

When driving during daytime with 
the headlight switch turned to 

, if 

the windshield wipers are used, the 

headlights will turn on automatically 

after several seconds to help 

enhance the visibility of your vehi-

cle.

■

Battery-saving function

In order to prevent the battery of the 

vehicle from discharging, if the 

headlights and/or tail lights are on 

when the engine switch is turned off 

the battery saving function will oper-

ate and automatically turn off all the 

lights after approximately 20 min-

utes. When the engine switch is 

turned to ON, the battery-saving 

function will be disabled.

When any of the following are per-

formed, the battery-saving function 

is canceled once and then reacti-

vated. All the lights will turn off auto-

matically 20 minutes after the 

Battery- saving function has been 

reactivated:

●

When the headlight switch is oper-

ated

●

When a door is opened or closed

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(



P.581)

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer 

than necessary when the engine 

is not running.

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1

With the headlights on, push 
the lever away from you to 
turn on the high beams.

Pull the lever toward you to the 
center position to turn the high 
beams off.

2

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.

AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting 
System) secures excellent visi-
bility at intersections and on 
curves by automatically adjust-
ing the direction of the light axis 
of the headlights according to 
vehicle speed and the degree of 
the tire’s angle as controlled by 
steering input.

AFS operates at speeds of approxi-
mately 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(



P.581)

Turning on the high beam 
headlights

AFS (Adaptive Front-light-
ing System) (if equipped)

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Press the Automatic High 
Beam switch.

2

Push the lever away from 
you with the headlight switch 

in the 

 or 

 position.

The Automatic High Beam indicator 

will come on when the system is 

operating.

■

Conditions to turn the high 

beams on/off automatically

●

When all of the following condi-

tions are met, the high beams will 

be turned on automatically (after 

approximately 1 second):

• The vehicle speed is approxi-

mately 21 mph (34 km/h) or more.

• The area ahead of the vehicle is 

dark.

• There are no vehicles ahead with 

headlights or tail lights turned on.

• There are few streetlights on the 

road ahead.

●

If any of the following conditions 

are met, the high beams will turn 

off automatically:

• The vehicle speed is below 

approximately 17 mph (27 km/h).

• The area ahead of the vehicle is 

not dark.

• Vehicles ahead have their head-

lights or tail lights turned on.

• There are many streetlights on the 

road ahead.

■

Camera sensor detection infor-

mation

●

The high beams may not be auto-

matically turned off in the following 

situations:

• When a vehicle suddenly appears 

Automatic High Beam

The Automatic High Beam 
uses a camera sensor 
located behind the upper 
portion of the windshield to 
assess the brightness of the 
lights of vehicles ahead, 
streetlights, etc., and auto-
matically turns the high 
beams on or off as neces-
sary.

WARNING

■

Limitations of the Automatic 

High Beam

Do not overly rely on the Auto-

matic High Beam. Always drive 

safely, taking care to observe your 

surroundings and turning the high 

beams on or off manually if nec-

essary.

■

To prevent incorrect opera-

tion of the Automatic High 

Beam system

Do not overload the vehicle.

Activating the Automatic 
High Beam

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from around a curve

• When the vehicle is cut in front of 

by another vehicle

• When vehicles ahead cannot be 

detected due to repeated curves, 

road dividers or roadside trees

• When vehicles ahead appear in a 

faraway lane on a wide road

• When the lights of vehicles ahead 

are not on

●

The high beams may be turned off 

if a vehicle ahead that is using fog 

lights without its headlights turned 

on is detected.

●

House lights, streetlights, traffic 

signals, and illuminated billboards 

or signs and other reflective 

objects may cause the high 

beams to change to the low 

beams, or the low beams to 

remain on.

●

The following factors may affect 

the amount of time taken for the 

high beams to turn on or off:

• The brightness of the headlights, 

fog lights, and tail lights of vehi-

cles ahead

• The movement and direction of 

vehicles ahead

• When a vehicle ahead only has 

operational lights on one side

• When a vehicle ahead is a 

two-wheeled vehicle

• The condition of the road (gradi-

ent, curve, condition of the road 

surface, etc.)

• The number of passengers and 

amount of luggage in the vehicle

●

The high beams may turn on or off 

unexpectedly.

●

Bicycles or similar vehicles may 

not be detected.

●

In the following situations the sys-

tem may not be able to correctly 

detect the surrounding brightness 

level. This may cause the low 

beams to remain on or the high 

beams to flash or dazzle pedestri-

ans or vehicles ahead. In such a 

case, it is necessary to manually 

switch between the high and low 

beams.

• When driving in inclement weather 

(heavy rain, snow, fog, sand-

storms, etc.)

• When the windshield is obscured 

by fog, mist, ice, dirt, etc.

• When the windshield is cracked or 

damaged

• When the camera sensor is 

deformed or dirty

• When the temperature of the cam-

era sensor is extremely high

• When the surrounding brightness 

level is equal to that of headlights, 

tail lights or fog lights

• When headlights or tail lights of 

vehicles ahead are turned off, 

dirty, changing color, or not aimed 

properly

• When the vehicle is hit by water, 

snow, dust, etc. from a preceding 

vehicle

• When driving through an area of 

intermittently changing brightness 

and darkness

• When frequently and repeatedly 

driving ascending/descending 

roads, or roads with rough, bumpy 

or uneven surfaces (such as 

stone-paved roads, gravel roads, 

etc.)

• When frequently and repeatedly 

taking curves or driving on a wind-

ing road

• When there is a highly reflective 

object ahead of the vehicle, such 

as a sign or mirror

• When the back of a preceding 

vehicle is highly reflective, such as 

a container on a truck

• When the vehicle’s headlights are 

damaged or dirty, or are not aimed 

properly

• When the vehicle is listing or titling 

due to a flat tire, a trailer being 

towed, etc.

• When the headlights are changed 

between the high beams and low 

beams repeatedly in an abnormal 

manner

• When the driver believes that the 

high beams may be flashing or 

dazzling pedestrians or other driv-

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Temporarily lowering sensor 

sensitivity

The sensitivity of the sensor can be 

temporarily lowered.

1

Turn the engine switch off while 

the following conditions are met.

●

The headlight switch is in 

 or 

.

●

The headlight switch lever is in 

high beam position.

●

Automatic High Beam switch is 

on.

2

Turn the engine switch to ON.

3

Within 60 seconds after step 

2

, 

repeat pulling the headlight 

switch lever to the original posi-

tion then pushing it to the high 

beam position quickly 10 times, 

then leave the lever in high beam 

position.

4

If the sensitivity is changed, the 

Automatic High Beam indicator 

is turn on and off 3 times.

Automatic High Beam (headlights) 

may turn on even when the vehicle 

is stopped.

■

Switching to the low beams

Pull the lever to its original posi-
tion.

The Automatic High Beam indicator 
will turn off.
Push the lever away from you to 
activate the Automatic High Beam 
system again.

■

Switching to the high 
beams

Press the Automatic High Beam 
switch.

The Automatic High Beam indicator 
will turn off and the high beam indi-
cator will turn on.
Press the switch to activate the 
Automatic High Beam system 
again.

Turning the high beams 
on/off manually

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Operating the 

 lever oper-

ates the wipers or washer as fol-
lows.

1

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada)

Intermittent windshield wiper 
operation

2

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada)

Low speed windshield wiper 

operation

3

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada)

High speed windshield wiper 
operation

4

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada)

Temporary operation

5

 Washer/wiper dual 

operation

Pulling the lever operates the wip-
ers and washer.
Wipers will automatically operate a 
couple of times after the washer 
squirts.

Interval adjustment type only:
Wiper intervals can be adjusted 
when intermittent operation is 
selected.

6

Increases the intermittent 
windshield wiper frequency

7

Decreases the intermittent 
windshield wiper frequency

Windshield wipers and 

washer

Operating the lever can use 
the windshield wipers or the 
washer.

NOTICE

■

When the windshield is dry

Do not use the wipers, as they 

may damage the windshield.

Operating the wiper lever

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■

The windshield wiper and 

washer can be operated when

The engine switch is in ON.

■

If no windshield washer fluid 

sprays

Check that the washer nozzles are 

not blocked if there is washer fluid in 

the windshield washer fluid reser-

voir.

■

When stopping the engine in an 

emergency while driving

If the windshield wipers are operat-

ing when the engine is stopped, the 

windshield wipers will operate in 

high speed operation. After the vehi-

cle is stopped, operation will return 

to normal when the engine switch is 

turned to ON.

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.

NOTICE

■

When the washer fluid tank is 

empty

Do not operate the switch continu-

ally as the washer fluid pump may 

overheat.

■

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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

Turn the engine switch off and 
ensure that all the doors and 
windows are closed.



Confirm the type of fuel.

■

Fuel types



P.568

■

Fuel tank opening for unleaded 

gasoline

To help prevent incorrect fueling, 

your vehicle has a fuel tank opening 

that only accommodates the spe-

cial nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.

■

If the malfunction indicator 

lamp illuminates

The malfunction indicator lamp may 

illuminate erroneously if refueling is 

performed repeatedly when the fuel 

tank is nearly full.

Opening the fuel tank 

cap

Perform the following steps 
to open the fuel tank cap:

Before refueling the vehi-
cle

WARNING

■

When refueling the vehicle

Observe the following precautions 

while refueling the vehicle. Failure 

to do so may result in death or 

serious injury.

●

After exiting the vehicle and 

before opening the fuel door, 

touch an unpainted metal sur-

face to discharge any static 

electricity. It is important to dis-

charge static electricity before 

refueling because sparks result-

ing from static electricity can 

cause fuel vapors to ignite while 

refueling.

●

Always hold the grips on the 

fuel tank cap and turn it slowly 

to remove it.

A whooshing sound may be 

heard when the fuel tank cap is 

loosened. Wait until the sound 

cannot be heard before fully 

removing the cap. In hot 

weather, pressurized fuel may 

spray out the filler neck and 

cause injury.

●

Do not allow anyone that has 

not discharged static electricity 

from their body to come close to 

an open fuel tank.

●

Do not inhale vaporized fuel.

Fuel contains substances that 

are harmful if inhaled.

●

Do not smoke while refueling 

the vehicle.

Doing so may cause the fuel to 

ignite and cause a fire.

●

Do not return to the vehicle or 

touch any person or object that 

is statically charged.

This may cause static electricity 

to build up, resulting in a possi-

ble ignition hazard.

■

When refueling

Observe the following precautions 

to prevent fuel overflowing from 

the fuel tank:

●

Securely insert the fuel nozzle 

into the fuel filler neck.

●

Stop filling the tank after the fuel 

nozzle automatically clicks off.

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Pull up the opener to open 
the fuel filler door.

2

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly 
and remove it, then hang it 
on the back of the fuel filler 
door.

After refueling, turn the fuel tank 
cap until you hear a click. Once 
the cap is released, it will turn 
slightly in the opposite direction.

WARNING

●

Do not top off the fuel tank.

NOTICE

■

Refueling

Do not spill fuel during refueling.

Doing so may damage the vehi-

cle, such as causing the emission 

control system to operate abnor-

mally or damaging fuel system 

components or the vehicle’s 

painted surface.

Opening the fuel tank cap

Closing the fuel tank cap

WARNING

■

When replacing the fuel tank 

cap

Do not use anything but a genu-

ine Toyota fuel tank cap designed 

for your vehicle. Doing so may 

cause a fire or other incident 

which may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

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■

PCS (Pre-Collision System)



P.203

■

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

*



P.211

*

: If equipped

■

LDA (Lane Departure Alert 
with steering control)

*



P.221

*

: If equipped

■

AHB (Automatic High 
Beam)



P.189

■

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

*



P.250

*

: If equipped

■

Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range

*



P.229

*

: If equipped

■

Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol

*



P.240

*

: If equipped

Two types of sensors, located 
behind the front grille and wind-
shield, detect information neces-
sary to operate the drive assist 
systems.

Radar sensor
Front camera

Toyota Safety Sense 

2.0

The Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 
consists of the following 
drive assist systems and 
contributes to a safe and 
comfortable driving experi-
ence:

Driving assist system

WARNING

■

Toyota Safety Sense 2.0

The Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 is 

designed to operate under the 

assumption that the driver will 

drive safely, and is designed to 

help reduce the impact to the 

occupants and the vehicle in the 

case of a collision or assist the 

driver in normal driving condi-

tions.

As there is a limit to the degree of 

recognition accuracy and control 

performance that this system can 

provide, do not overly rely on this 

system. The driver is always 

responsible for paying attention to 

the vehicle’s surroundings and 

driving safely.

Sensors

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WARNING

■

To avoid malfunction of the 

radar sensor

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Otherwise, the radar sensor may 

not operate properly, possibly 

leading to an accident resulting in 

death or serious injury.

●

Keep the radar sensor and the 

radar sensor cover clean at all 

times.



1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FAE) 

engine

Radar sensor
Radar sensor cover

If the front of the radar sensor or 
the front or back of the radar sen-
sor cover is dirty or covered with 
water droplets, snow, etc., clean 
it.
Clean the radar sensor and radar 
sensor cover with a soft cloth to 
avoid damaging them.



2.0 L 4-cylinder (M20A-FKS) 

engine

Radar sensor
Radar sensor cover

If the front of the radar sensor or 
the front or back of the radar sen-
sor cover is dirty or covered with 
water droplets, snow, etc., clean 
it.
Clean the radar sensor and radar 
sensor cover with a soft cloth to 
avoid damaging them.

●

Do not attach accessories, 

stickers (including transparent 

stickers) or other items to the 

radar sensor, radar sensor 

cover or surrounding area.

●

Do not subject the radar sensor 

or its surrounding area to a 

strong impact.

If the radar sensor, front grille, 

or front bumper has been sub-

jected to a strong impact, have 

the vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer.

●

Do not disassemble the radar 

sensor.

●

Do not modify or paint the radar 

sensor or radar sensor cover.

●

In the following cases, the radar 

sensor must be recalibrated. 

Contact your Toyota dealer for 

details.

• When the radar sensor or front 

grille are removed and installed, 

or replaced

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WARNING

• When the front bumper is 

replaced

■

To avoid malfunction of the 

front camera

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Otherwise, the front camera may 

not operate properly, possibly 

leading to an accident resulting in 

death or serious injury.

●

Keep the windshield clean at all 

times.

• If the windshield is dirty or cov-

ered with an oily film, water 

droplets, snow, etc., clean the 

windshield.

• If a glass coating agent is 

applied to the windshield, it will 

still be necessary to use the 

windshield wipers to remove 

water droplets, etc. from the 

area of the windshield in front of 

the front camera.

• If the inner side of the wind-

shield where the front camera is 

installed is dirty, contact your 

Toyota dealer.

●

Do not attach objects, such as 

stickers, transparent stickers, 

etc., to the outer side of the 

windshield in front of the front 

camera (shaded area in the 

illustration).

From the top of the windshield 
to approximately 0.4 in. (1 cm) 
below the bottom of the front 
camera
Approximately 7.9 in. (20 cm) 
(Approximately 4.0 in. [10 cm] 
to the right and left from the 
center of the front camera)

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If the part of the windshield in 

front of the front camera is 

fogged up or covered with con-

densation, or ice, use the wind-

shield defogger to remove the 

fog, condensation, or ice. 

(



P.417, 422)

●

If water droplets cannot be 

properly removed from the area 

of the windshield in front of the 

front camera by the windshield 

wipers, replace the wiper insert 

or wiper blade.

●

Do not attach window tint to the 

windshield.

●

Replace the windshield if it is 

damaged or cracked.

After replacing the windshield, 

the front camera must be recali-

brated. Contact your Toyota 

dealer for details.

●

Do not allow liquids to contact 

the front camera.

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●

Do not allow bright lights to 

shine into the front camera.

●

Do not dirty or damage the front 

camera.

When cleaning the inside of the 

windshield, do not allow glass 

cleaner to contact the lens of 

the front camera. Also, do not 

touch the lens.

If the lens is dirty or damaged, 

contact your Toyota dealer.

●

Do not subject the front camera 

to a strong impact.

●

Do not change the installation 

position or direction of the front 

camera or remove it.

●

Do not disassemble the front 

camera.

●

Do not modify any components 

of the vehicle around the front 

camera (inside rear view mirror, 

etc.) or ceiling.

●

Do not attach any accessories 

to the hood, front grille or front 

bumper that may obstruct the 

front camera. Contact your Toy-

ota dealer for details.

●

If a surfboard or other long 

object is to be mounted on the 

roof, make sure that it will not 

obstruct the front camera.

●

Do not modify the headlights or 

other lights.

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Certification



Except for vehicles sold in Canada



For vehicles sold in Canada

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If a warning message is displayed on the multi-information display

A system may be temporarily unavailable or there may be a malfunction in 

the system.

●

In the following situations, perform the actions specified in the table. When 

the normal operating conditions are detected, the message will disappear 

and the system will become operational.

If the message does not disappear, contact your Toyota dealer.

Situation

Actions

When the area around a sensor is 
covered with dirt, moisture (fogged 
up, covered with condensation, ice, 
etc.), or other foreign matter

To clean the part of the windshield in 
front of the front camera, use the 
windshield wipers or the windshield 
defogger of the air conditioning sys-
tem (



P.417, 422).

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In the following situations, if the situation has changed (or the vehicle has 

been driven for some time) and the normal operating conditions are 

detected, the message will disappear and the system will become opera-

tional.

If the message does not disappear, contact your Toyota dealer.

• When the temperature around the radar sensor is outside of the opera-

tional range, such as when the vehicle is in the sun or in an extremely cold 

environment

• When the front camera cannot detect objects in front of the vehicle, such 

as when driving in the dark, snow, or fog, or when bright lights are shining 

into the front camera

When the temperature around the 
front camera is outside of the opera-
tional range, such as when the vehi-
cle is in the sun or in an extremely 
cold environment

If the front camera is hot, such as 
after the vehicle had been parked in 
the sun, use the air conditioning sys-
tem to decrease the temperature 
around the front camera.
If a sunshade was used when the 
vehicle was parked, depending on its 
type, the sunlight reflected from the 
surface of the sunshade may cause 
the temperature of the front camera 
to become excessively high.

If the front camera is cold, such after 
the vehicle is parked in an extremely 
cold environment, use the air condi-
tioning system to increase the tem-
perature around the front camera.

The area in front of the front camera 
is obstructed, such as when the 
hood is open or a sticker is attached 
to the part of the windshield in front 
of the front camera.

Close the hood, remove the sticker, 
etc. to clear the obstruction.

Situation

Actions

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The system can detect the fol-
lowing:



Vehicles



Bicyclists



Pedestrians

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Pre-collision warning

When the system determines 
that the possibility of a frontal 
collision is high, a buzzer will 
sound and a warning message 
will be displayed on the 
multi-information display to urge 
the driver to take evasive action.

■

Pre-collision brake assist

When the system determines 
that the possibility of a frontal 
collision is high, the system 
applies greater braking force in 
relation to how strongly the 
brake pedal is depressed.

■

Pre-collision braking

If the system determines that 
the possibility of a frontal colli-
sion is extremely high, the 
brakes are automatically applied 
to help avoid the collision or 
reduce the impact of the colli-
sion.

PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-

tem)

The pre-collision system 
uses a radar sensor and 
front camera to detect 
objects (



P.206) in front of 

the vehicle. When the sys-
tem determines that the 
possibility of a frontal colli-
sion with an object is high, a 
warning operates to urge 
the driver to take evasive 
action and the potential 
brake pressure is increased 
to help the driver avoid the 
collision. If the system 
determines that the possi-
bility of a frontal collision 
with an object is extremely 
high, the brakes are auto-
matically applied to help 
avoid the collision or help 
reduce the impact of the col-
lision.

The pre-collision system 
can be disabled/enabled 
and the warning timing can 
be changed. (



P.205)

Detectable objects

System functions

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Limitations of the pre-colli-

sion system

●

The driver is solely responsible 

for safe driving. Always drive 

safely, taking care to observe 

your surroundings.

Do not use the pre-collision sys-

tem instead of normal braking 

operations under any circum-

stances. This system will not 

prevent collisions or lessen col-

lision damage or injury in every 

situation. Do not overly rely on 

this system. Failure to do so 

may lead to an accident, result-

ing in death or serious injury.

●

Although this system is 

designed to help avoid a colli-

sion or help reduce the impact 

of the collision, its effectiveness 

may change according to vari-

ous conditions, therefore the 

system may not always be able 

to achieve the same level of 

performance.

Read the following conditions 

carefully. Do not overly rely on 

this system and always drive 

carefully.

• Conditions under which the sys-

tem may operate even if there is 

no possibility of a collision: 



P.207

• Conditions under which the sys-

tem may not operate properly: 



P.208

●

Do not attempt to test the oper-

ation of the pre-collision system 

yourself.

Depending on the objects used 

for testing (dummies, card-

board objects imitating detect-

able objects, etc.), the system 

may not operate properly, possi-

bly leading to an accident.

■

Pre-collision braking

●

When the pre-collision braking 

function is operating, a large 

amount of braking force will be 

applied.

●

If the vehicle is stopped by the 

operation of the pre-collision 

braking function, the pre-colli-

sion braking function operation 

will be canceled after approxi-

mately 2 seconds. Depress the 

brake pedal as necessary.

●

The pre-collision braking func-

tion may not operate if certain 

operations are performed by the 

driver. If the accelerator pedal is 

being depressed strongly or the 

steering wheel is being turned, 

the system may determine that 

the driver is taking evasive 

action and possibly prevent the 

pre-collision braking function 

from operating.

●

In some situations, while the 

pre-collision braking function is 

operating, operation of the func-

tion may be canceled if the 

accelerator pedal is depressed 

strongly or the steering wheel is 

turned and the system deter-

mines that the driver is taking 

evasive action.

●

If the brake pedal is being 

depressed, the system may 

determine that the driver is tak-

ing evasive action and possibly 

delay the operation timing of the 

pre-collision braking function.

■

When to disable the pre-colli-

sion system

In the following situations, disable 

the system, as it may not operate 

properly, possibly leading to an 

accident resulting in death or seri-

ous injury:

●

When the vehicle is being towed