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

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2-8. Security System

An  armed  system  can  be  turned  off  using  any  one  of  the  following
methods:

• Pressing the unlock button on the smart key.
• Starting the engine with the push button start.
• With the advanced keyless function: 

Pressing a request switch on the doors.

The hazard warning lights will flash twice.

When the doors are unlocked by pressing the unlock button on the smart key
while the theft  deterrent system  is  turned  off, the  hazard  warning  lights  will
flash twice to indicate that the system is turned off.

A  triggered  alarm  can  be  turned  off  using  any  one  of  the  following
methods:

• Pressing the unlock button or the trunk button (4-door) on the smart

key.

• Starting the engine with the push button start.
• With the advanced keyless function: 

Pressing a request switch on the doors.

The hazard warning lights will flash twice.

To Turn Off an Armed System

To Stop the Alarm

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2-9. Driving Tips

2

Before Driving

Break-In Period

No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 600
miles (1,000 km) may add to the performance, economy, and life  of
the vehicle.

• Do not race the engine.
• Do not maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long

period of time.

• Do  not  drive  constantly  at  full-throttle  or  high  engine  rpm  for

extended periods of time.

• Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
• Avoid full-throttle starts.

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Saving Fuel and Protection of the Environment

How  you  operate  your Toyota  determines  how  far  it  will  travel  on  a
tank of fuel. Use these suggestions to help save fuel and reduce CO2.

• Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine runs smoothly, begin driv-

ing.

• Avoid fast starts.
• Drive at lower speeds.
• Anticipate when to apply the brakes (avoid sudden braking).
• Follow the maintenance schedule and have your Toyota dealer per-

form inspections and servicing.

• Use the air conditioner only when necessary.
• Slow down on rough roads.
• Keep the tires properly inflated.
• Do not carry unnecessary weight.
• Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
• Keep the wheels in correct alignment.
• Keep windows closed at high speeds.
• Slow down when driving in crosswinds and headwinds.

WARNING

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Never stop the engine when going down a hill

Stopping the engine when going down a hill is dangerous. This causes the
loss of power steering and power brake control, and may cause damage to
the drivetrain. Any loss of steering or braking control could cause an acci-
dent.

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Before Driving

Hazardous Driving

When driving on ice or in water, snow, mud, sand, or similar hazards:

• Be cautious and allow extra distance for braking.
• Avoid sudden braking and sudden maneuvering.
• Do  not  pump  the  brakes.  Continue  to  press  down  on  the  brake

pedal. Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS) on P. 215.

• If you get stuck, select a lower gear and accelerate slowly. Do not

spin the front wheels.

• For  more  traction  in  starting  on  slippery  surfaces  such  as  ice  or

packed snow, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other non-
slip material under the front wheels.

Use snow chains only on the front wheels.

WARNING

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Be  extremely  careful  if  it  is  necessary  to  downshift  on  slippery  sur-
faces

Downshifting into  lower  gear  while driving on  slippery surfaces is danger-
ous. The  sudden  change  in  tire  speed  could  cause  the  tires  to  skid. This
could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.

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2-9. Driving Tips

Floor Mat

When setting a floor mat, position
the floor mat so that its grommets
are inserted over the pointed end
of the retention posts.

Use  only  floor  mats  designed  specifically  for  vehicles  of  the
same model and model year as your vehicle.

WARNING

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Make sure the floor mats are hooked on the retention pins to prevent
them from bunching up under the foot pedals

Using a floor mat that is not secured is dangerous as it will interfere with the
accelerator and brake pedal operation, which could result in an accident.

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Do not install two floor mats, one on top of the other, on the driver’s
side

Installing two floor mats, one on top of the other, on the driver’s side is dan-
gerous as the retention pins can only keep one floor mat from sliding for-
ward.
If using an all weather mat for winter use always remove the original floor
mat.
Loose  floor  mat(s)  will  interfere  with  the  foot  pedal  and  could  result  in  an
accident.

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Before Driving

Rocking the Vehicle

If you must rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand or mud, depress
the accelerator slightly and slowly move the shift lever from 1 (D) to R
position.

WARNING

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Do  not  spin  the  wheels  at  more  than  35  mph  (56  km/h),  and  do  not
allow anyone to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle

When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at high speed is dangerous.
The  spinning  tire  could  overheat  and  explode.  This  could  cause  serious
injuries.

NOTICE

Too much rocking may cause engine overheating, transaxle failure, and tire
damage.

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2-9. Driving Tips

Winter Driving

Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a
small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of sand or salt.
Ask your Toyota dealer to check the following:

• Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the radiator.

Refer to Engine Coolant on P. 398.

• Inspect the battery and its cables. Cold reduces battery capacity.
• Use an engine oil appropriate for the lowest ambient temperatures

that the vehicle will be driven in (



P. 395).

• Inspect the ignition system for damage and loose connections.
• Use washer fluid made with antifreeze

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but do not use engine cool-

ant antifreeze for washer fluid (

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P. 402).

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Do not use the parking brake in freezing weather as it may freeze. Instead,
shift to 1 or R with a manual transaxle and to P with an automatic transaxle.
Block the rear wheels.

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Remove snow before driving. Snow left on the windshield is dangerous as it
could obstruct vision.

●

Do not apply excessive force to a window scraper when removing ice or fro-
zen snow on the mirror glass and windshield.

●

Never use warm or hot water for removing snow or ice from windows and
mirrors as it could result in the glass cracking.

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Drive slowly. Braking performance can be adversely affected if snow or ice
adheres to the brake components. If this situation occurs, drive the vehicle
slowly, releasing the accelerator pedal and lightly applying the brakes sev-
eral times until the brake performance returns to normal.

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Use snow tires on all four wheels

Do not go faster than 75 mph (120 km/h) while driving with snow
tires. Inflate snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm

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, 4.3 psi) more than rec-

ommended  on  the  tire  pressure  label  (driver’s  door  frame),  but
never  more  than  the  maximum  cold-tire  pressure  shown  on  the
tires.
The vehicle is originally equipped with all season radials designed
to be used all year around. In some extreme climates you may find
it  necessary  to  replace  them  with  snow  tires  during  the  winter
months to further improve traction on snow and ice covered roads.

Check local regulations before using tire chains.
Install the chains on the front tires only. 
Do not use chains on the rear tires.
Please consult your Toyota dealer.

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Installing the chains

If your vehicle is equipped with wheel covers remove them, oth-
erwise the chain bands will scratch them.
Secure the chains on the front tires as tightly as possible.
Always follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions.
Retighten the chains after driving 1/4—1/2 mile (1/2—1 km).

If your vehicle is equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system, the

system may not function correctly when using tire chains.

Snow Tires

WARNING

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Use only the same size and type tires (snow, radial, or non-radial)

on all four wheels

Using tires different in size or type is dangerous. Your vehicle’s handling

could be greatly affected and result in an accident.

NOTICE

Check local regulations before using studded tires.

Tire Chains

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WARNING

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Driving with tire chains

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Chains may affect handling.

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Do not go faster than 30 mph (50 km/h) or the chain manufacturer’s rec-
ommended limit, whichever is lower.

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Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, and sharp turns.

●

Avoid locked-wheel braking.

NOTICE

●

Do not use chains on a temporary spare tire; it may result in damage to the
vehicle and to the tire.

●

Do  not  use  chains  on  roads  that  are  free  of  snow  or  ice.  The  tires  and
chains could be damaged.

●

Chains may scratch or chip aluminum wheels.

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2-9. Driving Tips

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Before Driving

Driving In Flooded Area

WARNING

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Dry off brakes that have become wet by driving slowly, releasing  the
accelerator  pedal  and  lightly  applying  the  brakes  several  times  until
the brake performance returns to normal

Driving  with  wet  brakes  is  dangerous.  Increased  stopping  distance  or  the
vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident.
Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected.

NOTICE

Do not drive the vehicle on flooded roads as it could cause short circuiting
of  electrical/electronic  parts,  or  engine  damage  or  stalling  from  water
absorption. If the vehicle has been immersed in water, consult your Toyota
dealer.

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2-9. Driving Tips

Overloading

WARNING

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Be careful not to overload your vehicle

The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rat-

ing  (GVWR)  of  the  vehicle  are  on  the  Motor  Vehicle  Safety  Standard

Label on the driver’s door frame. Exceeding these ratings can cause an

accident or vehicle damage. You can estimate the weight of the load by

weighing the items (or people) before putting them in the vehicle.

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Before Driving

Driving on Uneven Road

Use  care  not  to  damage  the  vehicle’s  underbody,  bumpers  or  muf-
fler(s) when driving under the following conditions:

• Ascending or descending a slope with a sharp transition angle
• Ascending  or  descending  a  driveway  or  trailer  ramp  with  a  sharp

transition angle

Your  vehicle’s  suspension  and  underbody  can  be  damaged  if
driven  on  rough/uneven  roads  or  over  speed  bumps  at  exces-
sive  speeds.  Use  care  and  reduce  speed  when  traveling  on
rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps.

NOTICE

This vehicle is equipped with low profile tires allowing class-leading perfor-
mance and handling. As a result, the sidewall of the tires are very thin and
the  tires  and  wheels  can  be  damaged  if  driven  through  potholes  or  on
rough/uneven  roads  at  excessive  speeds.  Use  care  and  reduce  speed
when traveling on rough/uneven roads or through potholes.

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2-10. Towing

Trailer Towing

Your Toyota is not designed for towing. Never tow a trailer with
your Toyota.

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2

Before Driving

Recreational Towing

When doing recreational towing refer to “Towing Description” (



P. 486)

and “Tiedown Hooks” (



P. 487) and carefully follow the instructions.

An  example  of  “recreational  towing”  is  towing  your  vehicle
behind a motorhome. 
The  transaxle  is  not  designed  for  towing  this  vehicle  on  all  4
wheels.

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When Driving

3-1. Start/Stop Engine

Ignition Switch ................... 156
Starting the Engine ........... 158
Turning the Engine Off...... 163

3-2. Combination Meter and 

Display

Meters and Gauges .......... 164
Warning/Indicator 

Lights .............................. 173

3-3. Transaxle

Manual Transaxle 

Operation ........................ 177

Automatic Transaxle 

Controls........................... 181

3-4. Switches and Controls

Lighting Control ................. 192
Fog Lights ......................... 198
Turn and Lane-Change 

Signals ............................ 199

Windshield Wipers 

and Washer..................... 201

Rear Window Wiper and 

Washer............................ 206

Rear Window 

Defogger ......................... 207

Hazard Warning 

Flasher ............................ 208

3-5. Brake

Brake System.................... 209
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ... 213

3-6. ABS/TCS/DSC

Antilock Brake System 

(ABS) .............................. 215

Traction Control System 

(TCS) .............................. 216

Dynamic Stability Control 

(DSC).............................. 218

3-7. Fuel Economy Monitor

Fuel Economy Monitor ...... 221

3-8. Drive Selection

Drive Selection 

(Automatic Transaxle)..... 224

3-9. Power Steering

Power Steering ................. 226

3-10.Active Safety System

Active Safety System ........ 227
Low Speed Pre-Collision 

System............................ 228

Laser Sensor..................... 234

3-11.Cruise Control

Cruise Control ................... 236

3-12.Tire Pressure Monitoring 

System

Tire Pressure Monitoring 

System............................ 241

3-13.Rear View Monitor

Rear View Monitor ............ 245

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3-1. Start/Stop Engine

Ignition Switch

The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within
operational range while the key is being carried.
Each time the push button start is
pressed,  the  ignition  switches  in
the  order  of  off,  ACC,  and  ON.
Pressing  the  push  button  start
again  from  ON  switches  the  igni-
tion off.

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Off

The power supply to electrical devices turns off and the push button
start indicator light (amber) also turns off.
In this position the steering wheel is locked.

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ACC (Accessory)

Some  electrical  accessories  will  operate  and  the  indicator  light
(amber) illuminates.

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ON

This is the normal running position after the engine is started. The
indicator light (amber) turns off. (The indicator light (amber) illumi-
nates when the ignition is switched ON and the engine is not run-
ning.)
Some indicator lights/warning lights should be inspected before the
engine is started (



P. 173).

Push Button Start Positions

Push button start

Indicator light

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Push Button Start Positions

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The  engine  starts  by  pressing  the  push  button  start  while  depressing  the
clutch pedal (manual transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic transaxle). To
switch the ignition position, press the push button start without depressing
the pedal.

●

Do not leave the ignition switched ON while the engine is not running. Doing
so could result in the battery going dead. If the ignition is left in ACC (For
automatic transaxle, the selector lever is in the P position, and the ignition is
in ACC), the ignition switches off automatically after about 25 minutes.

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ACC (Accessory)

The keyless entry system does not function while the push button start has
been  pressed  to ACC,  and  the  doors  will  not  lock/unlock  even  if  they  have
been locked manually.

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ON

When  the  push  button  start  is  pressed  to  ON,  the  sound  of  the  fuel  pump
motor operating near the fuel tank can be heard. This does not indicate an
abnormality.

WARNING

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Before leaving the driver’s seat, set the parking brake, make sure the
selector lever is in 1st gear or R (manual transaxle) or in P (automatic
transaxle), and always switch the ignition off

Leaving  the  driver’s  seat  without  setting  the  parking  brake,  shifting  the
selector lever to 1st gear or R (manual transaxle) or to P (automatic tran-
saxle),  and  switching  the  ignition  off  is  dangerous.  Unexpected  vehicle
movement could occur which could result in an accident.
In addition, if your intention is to leave the vehicle for even a short period, it
is important to switch the ignition off, as leaving it in another position will dis-
able some of the vehicle’s security systems and run the battery down.

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3-1. Start/Stop Engine

Starting the Engine

Make sure you are carrying the key.
Occupants should fasten their seat belts.
Make sure the parking brake is on.
Continue to press the brake pedal firmly until the engine has com-
pletely started.
Manual transaxle:
Continue to press the clutch pedal firmly until the engine has com-
pletely started.

The starter will not operate if the clutch pedal is not depressed sufficiently.

Automatic transaxle:
Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must restart the engine while the
vehicle is moving, shift into neutral (N).

The  starter  will  not  operate  if  the  selector  lever  is  not  in  P  or  N  and  the
brake pedal is not depressed sufficiently.

Press  the  push  button  start  after  both  the  KEY  indicator  light
(green) in the combination meter and the push button start indicator
light (green) illuminate.

After starting the engine, the push button start indicator light (amber) turns
off and the ignition switches to the ON position.

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Verify  that  the  KEY  indicator
light (green) in the combination
meter and the push button start
indicator  light  (green)  illumi-
nate.

If  the  push  button  start  indicator
light  (green)  flashes,  make  sure
that the key is being carried.
If  the  push  button  start  indicator
light  (green)  flashes  with  the  key
being carried, touch the key to the
push  button  start  and  start  the
engine. Refer to Engine Start Func-
tion When Key Battery is Dead on
P. 161.

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Push button start

Indicator light

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After starting the engine, let it idle for about ten seconds.

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The key must be carried because the key carries an immobilizer chip that
must communicate with the engine controls at short range.

●

The engine can be started when the push button start is pressed from off,
ACC, or ON.

●

The push button start system functions (function which can start the engine
by  only  carrying  the  key)  can  be  deactivated  to  prevent  any  possible
adverse effect on a user wearing a pacemaker or other medical device. If
the system is deactivated, you will be unable to start the engine by carrying
the key. Consult your Toyota dealer for details. If the push button start sys-
tem functions have been deactivated, you can start the engine by following
the procedure indicated when the key battery goes dead. 
Refer to Engine Start Function When Key Battery is Dead on P. 161.

●

After  starting  a  cold  engine,  the  engine  speed  increases  and  a  whining
sound from the engine compartment can be heard.
This is for improved exhaust gas purification and does not indicate defect of
the parts.

●

Engine-starting is controlled by the spark ignition system.
This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard
requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise.

●

Under the following conditions, the KEY warning light (red) flashes after the
push button start is pressed to inform the driver that the push button start
will not switch to ACC even if it is pressed from off.
• The key battery is dead.
• The key is out of operational range.
• The key is placed in areas where it is difficult for the system to detect the

signal (



P. 98).

• A key from another manufacturer similar to the key is in the operational

range.

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Forced engine starting method:
If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates, or the push button start indicator
light (amber) flashes, this could indicate that the engine may not start using
the  usual  starting  method.  Have  your  vehicle  inspected  at  your  Toyota
dealer as soon as possible. If this occurs, the engine can be force-started.
Press  and  hold  the  push  button  start  until  the  engine  starts.  Other  proce-
dures necessary for starting the engine such as having the key in the cabin,
and  depressing  the  clutch  pedal  (manual  transaxle)  or  the  brake  pedal
(automatic transaxle) are required.

●

When the engine is force-started, the KEY warning light (red) remains illumi-
nated and the push button start indicator light (amber) remains flashing.

●

Automatic transaxle:
When the selector lever is in the neutral (N) position, the KEY indicator light
(green) and the push button start indicator light (green) do not illuminate.

●

After pressing the push button start and before the engine starts, the opera-
tion  sound  of  the  fuel  pump  motor  from  near  the  fuel  tank  can  be  heard,
however, this does not indicate a malfunction.

●

Whether the engine is cold or warm, it should be started without the use of
the accelerator.

●

If the engine does not start the first time, refer to Starting a Flooded Engine
under Emergency Starting. If the engine still does not start, have your vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer (



P. 482).

WARNING

■

Radio  waves  from  the  key  may  affect  medical  devices  such  as  pace-
makers

Before using the key near people who use medical devices, ask the medical
device manufacturer or your physician if radio waves from the key will affect
the device.

NOTICE

If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates, or the push button start indicator
light (amber) flashes, this could indicate a problem with the engine starting
system and the inability to start the engine or switch the ignition to ACC or
ON. Have your vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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If the engine cannot be started due to a dead key battery, the engine
can be started using the following procedure:

Continue  to  depress  the  brake  pedal  firmly  until  the  engine  has
completely started.
Manual transaxle:
Continue  to  depress  the  clutch  pedal  firmly  until  the  engine  has
completely started.
Make sure that the push button start indication light (green) flashes.

The push button start indicator light (green) will flash even if the push but-
ton start is pressed before depressing the clutch pedal (manual transaxle)
or the brake pedal (automatic transaxle). If the clutch pedal is depressed
(manual transaxle) or the brake pedal is depressed (automatic transaxle)
under this condition, the engine can be started by resuming the procedure
following this.

Touch  the  push  button  start
using  the  backside  of  the  key
(as shown) while the push but-
ton  start  indicator  light  (green)
flashes.

When  touching  the  push  button
start using the backside of the key
as  shown  in  the  illustration,  touch
the push button start with the lock
switch side of the key facing up.

Make sure that the push button start indicator light (green) turns on.
Press the push button start to start the engine.

●

The  engine  cannot  be  started  unless  the  clutch  pedal  is  fully  depressed
(manual  transaxle)  or  the  brake  pedal  is  fully  depressed  (automatic  tran-
saxle).

●

If there is a malfunction with the push button start function, the push button
start indicator light (amber) flashes. In this case, the engine may start, how-
ever, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

●

If the  push button start indicator  light (green) does  not illuminate,  perform
the  operation  from  the  beginning  again.  If  it  does  not  illuminate,  have  the
vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer.

●

To switch the ignition position without starting the engine, perform the follow-
ing operations after the push button start indicator light (green) turns on.

Release  the  clutch  pedal  (manual  transaxle)  or  brake  pedal  (automatic
transaxle).

Engine Start Function When Key Battery is Dead

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2

3

Smart Key

Indicator light

Push button start

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6

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Press  the  push  button  start  to  switch  the  ignition  position.  The  ignition
switches in the order of ACC, ON, and off each time the push button start
is  pressed.  To  switch  the  ignition  position  again,  perform  the  operation
from the beginning.

If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates, or the push button start indi-
cator light (amber) flashes, this could indicate that the engine may not
start using the usual starting method. Have your vehicle inspected at
your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. If this occurs, the engine can
be force-started. Press and hold the push button start until the engine
starts.  Other  procedures  necessary  for  starting  the  engine  such  as
having the key in the cabin, and depressing the clutch pedal (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic transaxle) are required.

NOTICE

When  starting  the  engine  by  holding  the  smart  key  over  the  push  button
start  due  to  a  dead  key  battery  or  a  malfunctioning  key,  be  careful  not  to
allow the following, otherwise the signal from the key will not be received
correctly and the engine may not start.

●

Devices for electronic purchases, or security passage touch or come near
the key.

Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine

2

●

Metal  parts  of  other  keys  or  metal
objects touch the key.

●

Spare  keys  or  keys  for  other  vehicles
equipped  with  an  immobilizer  system
touch or come near the key.

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Turning the Engine Off

Stop the vehicle completely.
Manual transaxle:
Shift into neutral and set the parking brake.
Automatic transaxle:
Shift the selector lever to the P position and set the parking brake.
Press the push button start to turn off the engine. The ignition posi-
tion is off.

●

The cooling fan in the engine compartment could turn on for a few minutes
after the ignition is switched from ON to OFF, whether or not the A/C is on or
off, to cool the engine compartment quickly.

●

When  the push  button  start  is  pressed from ON to ACC or  OFF, the  KEY
indicator  light  (green)  may  flash  for  approximately  30  seconds  indicating
that the remaining battery power of the key is low.
Replace with a new battery before the key becomes unusable.
Refer to Key Battery Replacement on P. 410.

●

Automatic transaxle:
If the engine is turned off while the selector lever is in a position other than
P, the ignition switches to ACC.

Continuously pressing the push button start or quickly pressing it two
or  more  times  while  the  engine  is  running  or  the  vehicle  is  being
driven  will  turn  the  engine  off  immediately.  The  ignition  switches  to
ACC.

WARNING

■

Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is moving

Stopping the engine while the vehicle is moving for any reason other than in
an emergency is dangerous. Stopping the engine while the vehicle is mov-
ing  will  result  in  reduced  braking  ability  due  to  the  loss  of  power  braking,
which could cause an accident and serious injury.

NOTICE

When leaving the vehicle, make sure the push button start is off.

Emergency Engine Stop

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Meters and Gauges

◆

Combination meter

Speedometer (



P. 164)

Dashboard Illumination 
(



P. 169)

Odometer,  Trip  Meter  and
Trip Meter Selector 
(



P. 165)

Fuel Gauge (



P. 168)

Outside  Temperature  Dis-
play (



P. 170)

Tachometer (



P. 167)

◆

Steering Switch (if equipped)

Trip  Computer  and  INFO
Switch (



P. 171)

The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle.

If a few seconds have elapsed after switching the ignition off, the needle may
deviate. However, this does not indicate a problem.

1
2

3

4
5

6

1

Speedometer

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The display mode can be changed from odometer to trip meter A to
trip meter B and then back to odometer by pressing the selector while
one of them is displayed. The selected mode will be displayed.

Odometer
Trip meter A
Trip meter B

Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector

Press the selector

Press the selector

Press the selector

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■

Odometer

The  odometer  records  the  total  distance  the  vehicle  has  been
driven.

■

Trip meter

The  trip  meter  can  record  the  total  distance  of  two  trips.  One  is
recorded in trip meter A, and the other is recorded in trip meter B.
For instance, trip meter A can record the distance from the point of
origin, and trip meter B can record the distance from where the fuel
tank is filled.
When  trip  meter A  is  selected,  pressing  the  selector  again  within
one second will change to trip meter B mode.
When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A will be displayed. When trip
meter B is selected, TRIP B will be displayed.
The trip meter records the total distance the vehicle is driven until
the meter is again reset. Return it to “0.0” by depressing and hold-
ing the selector for one second or more. Use this meter to measure
trip distances and to compute fuel consumption.

■

Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector

When the ignition is switched to ACC or off, the odometer or trip meters can-
not be displayed, however, pressing the selector can inadvertently switch the
trip meters or reset them during an approximate ten-minute period in the fol-
lowing cases:

●

After the ignition is switched to off from ON.

●

After the driver’s door is opened.

■

Trip meter

●

If TRIP A is reset using the trip meter when the function which synchronizes
(resets) the fuel economy monitor and the trip meter (TRIP A) is on, the fuel
economy data resets in conjunction with TRIP A.
Refer to Fuel Economy Monitor on P. 221.

●

Only the trip meters record tenths of miles (kilometers).

●

The trip record will be erased when:
• The  power  supply  is  interrupted  (blown  fuse  or  the  battery  is  discon-

nected).

• The vehicle is driven over 9999.9 mile (km).

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The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per
minute (rpm).

Striped zone

*

1

Red zone

*

1

*

1

: The range varies depending on the

type of gauge.

When the tachometer needle enters the STRIPED ZONE, this indicates to the
driver that the gears should be shifted before entering the RED ZONE.

Tachometer

1
2

NOTICE

Do not run the engine with the tachometer needle in the RED ZONE. This
may cause severe engine damage.

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The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is remaining in
the  tank  when the  ignition is  switched  ON. We  recommend keeping
the tank over 1/4 full.

Full
1/4 Full
Empty

If  the  low  fuel  warning  light  illuminates  or  the  fuel  level  is  very  low,
refuel as soon as possible.
If inconsistency in engine performance or stalling occurs due to low
fuel level conditions, refuel the vehicle as soon as possible and add at
least 10 L (2.7 US gal, 2.2 Imp gal) of fuel. 
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on P. 173.

●

After refueling, it may require some time for the indicator to stabilize. In addi-
tion, the indicator may deviate while driving on a slope or curve since the
fuel moves in the tank.

●

The display indicating a quarter or less remaining fuel has more segments
to show the remaining fuel level in greater detail.

●

The direction of the arrow (

) indicates that the fuel-filler lid is on the left

side of the vehicle.

Fuel Gauge

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When the position lights are turned on with the ignition switched ON,
the brightness of the instrument panel illumination is dimmed.

When the position lights are turned on, the position lights indicator light in
the combination meter turns on.
Refer to Headlights on P. 192.

The  brightness  of  the  instrument  panel  and  dashboard  illuminations
can be adjusted by rotating the knob.

Dim

The brightness decreases by rotat-
ing  the  knob  to  the  left.  A  beep
sound will be heard when the knob
has  been  rotated  to  the  maximum
dim position.

Bright

The brightness increases by rotat-
ing the knob to the right.

■

Function for cancelling illumination dimmer

The illumination dimmer can be canceled by rotating the dashboard
illumination knob to the right until a beep sound is heard while the
combination meter is dimmed with the ignition switched ON. If the
combination  meter’s  visibility  is  reduced  due  to  glare  from  sur-
rounding brightness, cancel the illumination dimmer.

●

When the illumination dimmer is canceled, the combination meter cannot be
dimmed even if the position lights are turned on.

●

When the illumination dimmer is canceled, the screen in the center display
switches to constant display of the daytime screen.

Dashboard Illumination

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When the ignition is switched ON,
the  outside  temperature  is  dis-
played.

■

Changing  the  Temperature  Unit  of  the  Outside  Temperature
Display

The outside temperature unit can be switched between Celsius and
Fahrenheit. Settings can be changed by operating the center dis-
play screen.
Refer to Customizable Features on P. 555.

●

Under the following conditions, the outside temperature display may differ
from  the  actual  outside  temperature  depending  on  the  surroundings  and
vehicle conditions:
• Significantly cold or hot temperatures.
• Sudden changes in outside temperature.
• The vehicle is parked.
• The vehicle is driven at low speeds.

●

When the temperature unit indicated in the outside temperature display is
changed, the temperature unit indicated in the engine coolant gauge display
changes in conjunction with it.

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The  following  information  can  be  selected  by  pressing  the  INFO
switch with the ignition switched ON.

• Distance-to-empty mode
• Average fuel economy mode
• Current fuel economy mode
• Average vehicle speed

If you have any problems with your trip computer, consult your Toyota
dealer.

■

Distance-to-empty mode

The distance-to-empty will be calculated and displayed every sec-
ond.

■

Average fuel economy mode

The  average  fuel  economy  is  calculated  and  displayed  every
minute.
To clear the data being displayed, press the INFO switch for more
than 1.5 seconds or longer.
After resetting the data, - - - mpg (- - - L/100 km) is displayed for
one minute before the fuel economy is recalculated and displayed.

Trip Computer and INFO Switch

This mode displays the approximate distance
you can travel on the remaining fuel based on
the fuel economy.

This mode displays the average fuel economy
by  calculating  the  total  traveled  distance  and
the  total  fuel  consumption  since  the  vehicle
was purchased or the past data was reset.

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Current fuel economy mode

Current fuel economy will be calculated and displayed every 2 sec-
onds.
When you’ve slowed to about 3 mph (5 km/h), - - - mpg (- - - L/100
km) will be displayed.

■

Average vehicle speed mode

Average  vehicle  speed  will  be  calculated  and  displayed  every  10
seconds.
To clear the data being displayed, press the INFO button for more
than 1.5 seconds.
After  pressing  the  INFO  button,  -  -  -  mph  (-  -  -  km/h)  will  be  dis-
played for about 1 minute before the vehicle speed is recalculated
and displayed.

■

Distance-to-empty mode

●

Even though the distance-to-empty display may indicate a sufficient amount
of remaining driving distance before refueling is required, refuel as soon as
possible if the fuel level is very low or the low fuel warning light illuminates.

●

The display may not change unless you add more than approximately 2.3
gal. (9 L, 1.9 Imp.gal.) of fuel.

●

The  distance-to-empty  is  the  approximate  remaining  distance  the  vehicle
can be driven until all the graduation marks in the fuel gauge (indicating the
remaining fuel supply) disappear.

●

If there is no past fuel economy information such as after first purchasing
your vehicle or the information is deleted when the battery cables are dis-
connected, the actual distance-to empty/range may differ from the amount
indicated.

■

Average fuel economy mode

If TRIP A is reset using the trip meter when the function which synchronizes
(resets) the fuel economy monitor and the trip meter (TRIP A) is on, the dis-
played past data is reset.

This  mode  displays the  current  fuel economy
by calculating the amount of fuel consumption
and the distance traveled.

This mode displays the average vehicle speed
by calculating the distance and the time trav-
eled since connecting the battery or resetting
the data.

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Warning/Indicator Lights

Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas

These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation
status or a system malfunction.

Combination Meter



Analog 

Speedometer  Type

(With Tachometer)



Center of Dashboard

Warning Lights

*

1

Master  Warning  Light
(



P. 489)

*

1

Check Engine Light 
(



P. 489)

*

1, 2

Brake System Warning 
Light (



P. 489)

*

1

(Red)

High Engine Coolant 
Temperature Warning 
Light (



P. 489)

*

1

ABS Warning 
Light (



P. 489)

*

1

(If equipped)

Automatic Transaxle 
Warning Light (



P. 489)

*

1

Charging System 
Warning Light (



P. 489)

*

1

Power Steering 
Malfunction Indicator 
Light (



P. 489)

*

1

Engine Oil Warning 
Light (



P. 489)

*

1

Air Bag/Front Seat Belt 
Pretensioner System 
Warning Light (



P. 489)

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1

: The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check,

and turns off a few seconds later or when the engine is started. If the light
does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at your
Toyota dealer.

*

2

: The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.

These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation
status or a system malfunction.

*

1

(If equipped)

LED  Headlight  Warning
Light (



P. 489

)

(If equipped)

Low Washer Fluid Level 
Warning Light (



P. 489)

Low Fuel Warning Light 
(



P. 489)

*

1

(If equipped)

Tire Pressure Monitoring 
System Warning Light 
(



P. 489)

*

1

Check Fuel Cap 
Warning Light (



P. 489)

*

1

(Red)

KEY Warning Light 
(



P. 489)

Seat Belt Warning Light 
(Front seat) (



P. 489)

*

1

(Amber)

Low Speed Pre-Collision
System Warning Light 
(



P. 489)

Door-Ajar Warning Light 
(



P. 489)

Indicator Lights

(Green)

KEY Indicator Light 
(



P. 158)

*

1

DSC OFF Indicator Light 
(



P. 219)

*

1

(If equipped)

Wrench Indicator Light 
(



P. 175)

(Red)

Low Speed Pre-Collision
System Indicator Light 
(



P. 232)

*

1

TCS/DSC Indicator 
Light (



P. 217, 219)

*

1

Low Speed Pre-Collision 
System OFF 
Indicator Light (



P. 233)

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1

: The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check,

and turns off a few seconds later or when the engine is started. If the light
does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at your
Toyota dealer.

When the ignition is switched ON,
the wrench indicator light is illumi-
nated  and  then  turns  off  after  a
few seconds.
The  wrench  indicator  light  is  illu-
minated  when  the  preset  mainte-
nance  period  arrives.  Verify  the
content  and  perform  mainte-
nance.
Refer  to  Maintenance  Monitor  on
P. 388.

(Blue)

Low Engine Coolant 
Temperature Indicator 
Light (



P. 176)

(If equipped)

Cruise  Main  Indication
(



P. 237)

(If equipped)

Shift Position Indication 
(



P. 182)

(White/
Green)

(If equipped)

Cruise  Set  Indication/
Indicator Light (



P. 237)

Headlight High-Beam 
Indicator Light 
(



P. 196, 196)

(If equipped)

Select Mode Indicator 
Light (



P. 225)

Turn Signal/Hazard 
Warning Indicator Lights 
(



P. 199, 208)

Lights-On Indicator Light 
(



P. 192)

*

1

Security Indicator Light 
(



P. 137)

*

1

Front  Passenger
Air Bag Deactiva-
tion Indicator 
Light (



P. 82)

Wrench Indicator Light

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The  light  illuminates  continuously
when the engine coolant tempera-
ture  is  low  and  turns  off  after  the
engine is warm.
If the low engine coolant tempera-
ture  indicator  light  remains  illumi-
nated  after  the  engine  has  been
sufficiently  warmed  up,  the  tem-
perature sensor could have a mal-
function.  Consult  your  Toyota
dealer.

Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light (Blue)

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Manual Transaxle Operation

The  shift  pattern  of  the  transaxle
is conventional, as shown.
Depress  the  clutch  pedal  all  the
way  down  while  shifting;  then
release it slowly.

Your  vehicle  is  equipped  with  a
device  to  prevent  shifting  to  R
(reverse)  by  mistake.  Push  the
shift  lever  downward  and  shift  to
R.

If shifting to R is difficult, shift back into neutral, release the clutch pedal, and
try again.

Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern

Neutral position

WARNING

■

Do not use sudden engine braking on slippery road surfaces or at high
speeds

Shifting down while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving
at  high  speeds  causes  sudden  engine  braking,  which  is  dangerous.  The
sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to
loss of vehicle control and an accident.

■

Always leave the shift lever in 1 or R position and set the parking brake
when leaving the vehicle unattended

Otherwise the vehicle could move and cause an accident.

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The gear shift indicator supports you to obtain optimum fuel economy
and smooth driving. It displays the selected gear position in the com-
bination meter as well as notifies the driver to change to the most suit-
able gear position corresponding to the actual driving condition.

Selected gear position
Suitable gear position

The gear shift indicator turns off when the following operations are performed.

●

The vehicle is stopped.

●

The vehicle is put in neutral.

●

The vehicle is driven in reverse.

●

The clutch is not fully engaged when accelerating from a stop.

●

The clutch pedal remains depressed for 2 seconds or longer while driving.

NOTICE

●

Keep  your  foot  off  the  clutch  pedal  except  when  shifting  gears. Also,  do
not use the clutch to hold the vehicle on an upgrade. Riding the clutch will
cause needless clutch wear and damage.

●

Do not apply any excessive lateral force to the shift lever when changing
from  5th  to  4th  gear.  This  could  lead  to  the  accidental  selection  of  2nd
gear, which could result in damage to the transaxle.

●

Make sure the vehicle comes to a complete stop before shifting to R. Shift-
ing to R while the vehicle is still moving may damage the transaxle.

Gear Shift Indicator

1
2

Indication

Condition

Numeral

The selected gear position is displayed.

 and numeral

Shift up or down to the indicated gear position is rec-
ommended.

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Upshifting

For normal acceleration, Toyota recommends these shift points:

For cruising, Toyota recommends these shift points:

WARNING

Do  not  rely  solely  on  the  shift-up/shift-down  recommendations  by  indica-
tions.  The  actual  driving  situation  might  require  shift  operations  different
from indication. To avoid the risk of accidents, the road and traffic conditions
have to be judged correctly by the driver before shifting.

Recommendations for Shifting

Gear

Vehicle speed

1 to 2

17 mph (27 km/h)

2 to 3

27 mph (43 km/h)

3 to 4

37 mph (60 km/h)

4 to 5

47 mph (76 km/h)

5 to 6

55 mph (89 km/h)

Gear

Vehicle speed

1 to 2

11 mph (18 km/h)

2 to 3

19 mph (30 km/h)

3 to 4

30 mph (48 km/h)

4 to 5

39 mph (63 km/h)

5 to 6

51 mph (82 km/h)

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Downshifting

When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade,
downshift  before  the  engine  starts  to  overwork.  This  reduces  the
chance  of  stalling  and  gives  better  acceleration  when  you  need
more speed.
On  a  steep  downgrade,  downshifting  helps  maintain  safe  speed
and prolongs brake life.

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Automatic Transaxle Controls

Various Lockouts:

The Sport AT has an  option that is not  included in the traditional automatic
transaxle  that  gives  the  driver  the  option  of  selecting  each  gear  instead  of
leaving it to the transaxle to shift gears. Even if you intend to use the auto-
matic transaxle functions as a traditional automatic, you should also be aware
that you can inadvertently shift into manual shift mode and an inappropriate
gear may be retained as the vehicle speed increases. If you notice the engine
speed going higher or hear the engine racing, confirm you have not acciden-
tally slipped into manual shift mode (



P. 185).

Lock-release button

Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal and hold in
the  lock-release  button  to  shift  (The  ignition  must  be
switched ON).
Indicates  the  selector  lever  can  be  shifted  freely  into  any
position.
Indicates  that  you  must  hold  in  the  lock-release  button  to
shift.

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The  selector  position  is  indicated
when the ignition is switched ON.

■

Gear position indication

In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift position indication illumi-
nates and the numeral for the selected gear is displayed.

The warning light turns on when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on P. 173.

• The  shift  position  indicator  light  in  the  combination  meter  illumi-

nates. Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on P. 173.

• The selector lever must be in P or N to operate the starter.

■

P (Park)

P locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from rotating.

■

R (Reverse)

In position R, the vehicle moves only backward. You must be at a
complete  stop  before  shifting  to  or  from  R,  except  under  rare  cir-
cumstances as explained in Rocking the Vehicle (



P. 145).

■

N (Neutral)

In N, the wheels and transaxle are not locked. The vehicle will roll
freely  even  on  the  slightest  incline  unless  the  parking  brake  or
brakes are on.

Apply  the  parking  brake  or  depress  the  brake  pedal  before  moving  the
selector lever from N to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.

■

D (Drive)

D  is  the  normal  driving  position.  From  a  stop,  the  transaxle  will
automatically shift through a 6-gearsequence.

Shift Position Indication

Warning Light

Transaxle Ranges

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M (Manual)

M  is  the  manual  shift  mode  position.  Gears  can  be  shifted  up  or
down by operating the selector lever. Refer to Manual Shift Mode
on P. 185.

WARNING

■

Always set the selector lever to P and set the parking brake when park-
ing

Only  setting  the  selector  lever  to  the  P  position  without  using  the  parking
brake to hold the vehicle is dangerous. If P fails to hold, the vehicle could
move and cause an accident.

■

If the engine is running faster than idle, do not shift from N or P into a
driving gear

It’s dangerous to shift from N or P into a driving gear when the engine is run-
ning faster than idle. If this is done, the vehicle could move suddenly, caus-
ing an accident or serious injury.

■

Do not shift into N when driving the vehicle

Shifting into N while driving is dangerous. Engine braking cannot be applied
when decelerating which could lead to an accident or serious injury.

NOTICE

●

Shifting into P, N or R while the vehicle is moving can damage your tran-
saxle.

●

Shifting  into  a  driving  gear  or  reverse  when  the  engine  is  running  faster
than idle can damage the transaxle.

●

Do not shift into N when driving the vehicle. Doing so can cause transaxle
damage.

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Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) automatically controls the transaxle shift
points to best suit the road conditions and driver input. This improves
driving feel. The transaxle may switch to AAS mode when driving up
and down slopes, cornering, driving at high elevations, or depressing
the accelerator pedal quickly while the selector lever is in the D posi-
tion. Depending on the road and driving conditions/vehicle operations,
gear  shifting  could  be  delayed  or  not  occur,  however,  this  does  not
indicate a problem because the AAS mode will maintain the optimum
gear position.

The shift-lock system prevents shifting out of P unless the brake pedal
is depressed.
To shift from P:

Depress and hold the brake pedal.
Start the engine.
Press and hold the lock-release button.
Move the selector lever.

●

When  the  ignition  is  switched  to ACC  or  the  ignition  is  switched  off,  the
selector lever cannot be shifted from P.

●

The ignition cannot be switched to OFF if the selector lever is not in P.

Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)

Shift-Lock System

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If the selector lever will not move from P using the proper shift proce-
dure, continue to hold down the brake pedal.

Remove  the  shift-lock  override
cover using a cloth-wrapped flat
head screwdriver.
Insert a screwdriver and push it
down.
Press and hold the lock-release
button.

Move the selector lever.
Take the vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the system checked.

The  manual  shift  mode  gives  you  the  feel  of  driving  a  manual  tran-
saxle vehicle by allowing you to operate the selector lever manually.
This allows you to control engine rpm and torque to the drive wheels
much like a manual transaxle when more control is desired.
To  change  to  manual  shift  mode,
shift the lever from D to M.

To return to automatic shift mode, shift the lever from M to D.

Shift-Lock Override

Cover

1

2

3

Manual Shift Mode

4

5

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Indicators

Manual shift mode indication

In manual shift mode, the “M” of
the shift position indication in the
instrument panel illuminates.

Gear position indication

The  numeral  for  the  selected
gear illuminates.

■

Manually shifting up

You can shift gears up by operating the shift lever.
M1 



 M2 



 M3 



 M4 



 M5 



 M6

To shift up to a higher gear, tap
the shift lever back   once.

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Manually shifting down

You can shift gears down by operating the shift lever.
M6 



 M5 



 M4 



 M3 



 M2 



 M1

To  shift  down  to  a  lower  gear,
tap the selector lever forward 
once.

■

Second gear fixed mode

When the selector lever is moved back   while the vehicle speed is
about 6.2 mph (10 km/h) or less, the transaxle is set in the second
gear fixed mode. The gear is fixed in second while in this mode for
easier acceleration from a stop and driving on slippery roads such
as snow-covered roads.
If the selector lever is moved back   or forward   while in the sec-
ond gear fixed mode, the mode will be canceled.

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Shift gear (shifting) speed limit

For each gear position while in the manual mode, the speed limit is
set as follows: When the selector lever is operated within the range
of the speed limit, the gear is shifted.

●

Shift up
The gear does not shift up while the vehicle speed is lower than
the speed limit.

●

Shift down
The gear does not shift down while the vehicle speed exceeds
the speed limit.
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit and the gear does
not  shift  down,  the  gear  position  indication  flashes  2  times  to
notify the driver that the gear cannot be shifted.

●

Kickdown
When the accelerator pedal is depressed fully while driving, the
gear shifts down.

The gear also shifts down using kickdown while in the second gear
fixed mode.

●

Auto-shift down
The  gear  shifts  down  automatically  depending  on  the  vehicle
speed during deceleration.

If the vehicle comes to a stop while in the second gear fixed mode,
the gear remains in second.

6th

5th

4th

3rd

2nd

1st

60 mph 
(100 km/h)

0 mph 
(0 km/h)

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Recommendations for shifting

●

Upshifting
For normal acceleration and cruising, Toyota recommends these
shift points:

*

1

: Always observe local speed limit regulations.

●

Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade,
downshift before the engine starts to overwork. This gives better
acceleration when you need more speed.
On a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed
and prolongs brake life.

■

Manual Shift Mode

●

Changing to manual shift mode while driving will not damage the transaxle.

●

If you change to manual shift mode when the vehicle is stopped, the gear
will shift to M1.

●

If  you  change  to  manual  shift  mode  without  depressing  the  accelerator
pedal when driving in D range, 5th gear/6th gear, the gear will shift to M4/
M5.

■

Indicators

●

If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher speeds, the gear
position indication will flash twice to signal that the gears cannot be shifted
down (to protect the transaxle).

●

If the automatic transaxle fluid (ATF) temperature becomes too high, there is
the possibility that the transaxle will switch to automatic shift mode, cancel-
ing manual shift mode and turning off the gear position indication illumina-
tion. This is a normal function to protect the AT. After the ATF temperature
has decreased, the gear position indication illumination turns back on and
driving in manual shift mode is restored.

Gear

Vehicle speed

*

1

M1 to M2

15 mph (24 km/h)

M2 to M3

25 mph (40 km/h)

M3 to M4

40 mph (65 km/h)

M4 to M5

45 mph (73 km/h)

M5 to M6

50 mph (81 km/h)

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Manually shifting up

●

When driving slowly, the gears may not shift up.

●

In manual shift mode, do not run the engine with the tachometer needle in
the RED ZONE. When the engine rpm is high, a gear may shift up automat-
ically to protect the engine.

●

When  depressing  the  accelerator  fully,  the  transaxle  will  shift  to  a  lower
gear, depending on vehicle speed.

■

Manually shifting down

●

When driving at high speeds, the gear may not shift down.

●

During  deceleration,  the  gear  may  automatically  shift  down  depending  on
vehicle speed.

●

When  depressing  the  accelerator  fully,  the  transaxle  will  shift  to  a  lower
gear, depending on vehicle speed.

WARNING

■

Do not use engine braking on slippery road surfaces or at high speeds

Shifting down while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving
at  high  speeds  causes  sudden  engine  braking,  which  is  dangerous.  The
sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to
loss of vehicle control and an accident.

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Passing

For  extra  power  when  passing  another  vehicle  or  climbing  steep
grades,  depress  the  accelerator  fully. The  transaxle  will  shift  to  a
lower gear, depending on vehicle speed.

Some models:
The accelerator pedal may initially feel heavy as it is being depressed,
then  feel  lighter  as  it  is  depressed  further. This  change  in  pedal  force
aids the engine control system in determining how much the accelerator
pedal  has  been  depressed  for  performing  kickdown,  and  functions  to
control whether or not kickdown should be performed.

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Climbing steep grades from a stop

To climb a steep grade from a stopped position:

Depress the brake pedal.
Shift to D or M1, depending on the load weight and grade steep-
ness.
Release the brake pedal while gradually accelerating.

■

Descending steep grades

When descending a steep grade, shift to lower gears, depending on
load  weight  and  grade  steepness.  Descend  slowly,  using  the
brakes only occasionally to prevent them from overheating.

Driving Tips

WARNING

■

Do  not  let  the  vehicle  move  in  a  direction  opposite  to  the  direction
selected by the selector lever

Do not let the vehicle move backward with the selector lever in a forward
position, or do not let the vehicle move forward with the selector lever in the
reverse position. Otherwise, the engine may stop, causing the loss of the
power  brake  and  power  steering  functions,  and  make  it  difficult  to  control
the vehicle which could result in an accident.

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Lighting Control

●

Without auto-light control

Turn  the  headlight  switch  to  turn
the  headlights,  other  exterior
lights  and  dashboard  illumination
on or off.

*

1

: The lights are turned on while the vehicle is driven.

*

2

: The lights are turned on for the specified period by the auto headlight off

function.

Headlights

Switch Position

OFF

Ignition Position

ON

ACC 

or 

OFF

ON

ACC 

or 

OFF

ON

ACC 

or 

OFF

Headlights

Off

Off

Off

Off

On

On

*

2

Daytime running lights

On

*

1

Off

On

*

1

Off

Off

Off

Taillights
Parking lights
License plate lights
Side-marker lights
Dashboard illumination

Off

Off

On

On

*

2

On

On

*

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●

With auto-light control

Turn  the  headlight  switch  to  turn
the  headlights,  other  exterior
lights  and  dashboard  illumination
on or off.

*

1

: The lights are turned on while the vehicle is driven.

*

2

: The lights are turned on by the auto light function.

*

3

: The lights are turned on continuously if the ignition is switched from ON to

any other position with the lights turned on. The lights are turned on for the
specified period by the auto headlight off function.

*

4

: The lights are turned on while the vehicle is driven, and turned off when the

headlights are turned on by the auto light function.

*

5

: The lights are turned on for the specified period by the auto headlight off

function.

Switch Position

OFF

AUTO

Ignition Position

ON

ACC 

or 

OFF

ON

ACC 

or 

OFF

ON

ACC 

or 

OFF

ON

ACC 

or 

OFF

Headlights

Off

Off Auto

*

2

Auto

*

3

Off

Off

On On

*

5

Daytime running lights On

*

1

Off On

*

4

Off On

*

1

Off

Off

Off

Taillights
Parking lights
License plate lights
Side-marker lights
Dashboard illumination

Off

Off Auto

*

2

Auto

*

3

On On

*

5

On On

*

5

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When the lights are turned on, the
lights-on indicator light in the com-
bination meter turns on.

■

Auto-light control (if equipped)

When the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the ignition
is switched ON, the light sensor senses the surrounding lightness
or  darkness  and  automatically  turns  the  headlights,  other  exterior
lights and dashboard illumination on or off.

■

Headlights

●

If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatically  switch off approxi-
mately 30 seconds after switching the ignition off.
The time setting can be changed.
Refer to Customizable Features on P. 555.

●

To  prevent  discharging  the  battery,  do  not  leave  the  lights  on  while  the
engine is off unless safety requires them.

■

Auto-light control

●

The headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination may not turn
off immediately even if the surrounding area becomes well-lit because the
light sensor determines that it is night time if the surrounding area is contin-
uously  dark  for  several  minutes  such  as  inside  long  tunnels,  traffic  jams
inside tunnels, or in indoor parking lots. 
In this case, the lights turn off if the light switch is turned to the OFF position.

●

If the headlight switch and the windshield wiper switch are in AUTO, and the
wipers are operated at low or high speed by the auto wiper control for sev-
eral  seconds,  bad  weather  conditions  are  determined  and  the  headlights
may be turned on.

●

The  dashboard  illumination  can  be  adjusted  by  rotating  the  knob  in  the
instrument cluster. 
Also, the day/night mode can be changed by rotating the knob until a beep
sound is heard. 
To adjust the brightness of the dashboard illumination: 
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on P. 169.

●

The sensitivity of the auto-light control may be changed. 
Refer to Customizable Features on P. 555.

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NOTICE

●

The  light  sensor  also  works  as  a  rain  sensor  for  the  auto-wiper  control.
Keep hands and scrapers clear of the windshield when the wiper lever is in
the AUTO  position  and  the  ignition  is  switched  ON  as  fingers  could  be
pinched or the wipers and wiper blades could be damaged when the wip-
ers activate automatically. If you are going to clean the windshield, be sure
the  wipers  are  turned  off  completely  when  it  is  particularly  tempting  to
leave the engine running. This is particularly important when clearing ice
and snow.

●

Do not shade the light sensor by adher-
ing  a  sticker  or  a  label  on  the  wind-
shield.  Otherwise  the  light  sensor  will
not operate correctly.

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The  headlights  switch  between
high  and  low  beams  by  moving
the lever forward or backward.

When  the  headlight  high-beams
are  on,  the  headlight  high-beam
indicator light is turned on.

OFF
Flashing

To  flash  the  headlights,  pull  the
lever  fully  towards  you  (the  head-
light  switch  does  not  need  to  be
on).

The headlight high-beam indicator
light in the combination meter illu-
minates simultaneously. The lever
will  return  to  the  normal  position
when released.

Headlight High-Low Beam

Low beam

High beam

Flashing the Headlights

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The number of passengers and weight of cargo in the luggage com-
partment change the angle of the headlights.
The angle of the headlights will be automatically adjusted when turn-
ing on the headlights.

Some countries require moving vehicles to have their lights on (day-
time running lights) during the daytime.
The  daytime  running  lights  turn  on  automatically  when  the  vehicle
starts moving.
They turn off when the parking brake is operated or the shift lever is
shifted to the P position (automatic transaxle vehicle).

Except Canada:
The daytime running lights can be deactivated.
Refer to Customizable Features on P. 555.

Headlight Leveling (if equipped)

Daytime Running Lights

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Fog Lights



The fog lights can be used when the ignition is switched ON.
The  fog  lights  turn  on  when  the
fog light switch is turned to the 
position  and  turn  off  when  the
switch  is  turned  to  the  OFF  posi-
tion.

The  fog  lights  turn  on  when  the
headlights are turned on. They will
not turn on if the headlight switch is
in  the 

  position  or  OFF  posi-

tion.

●

The fog lights will turn off when the headlights are set at high beams.

●

With auto-light control: 

If  the  fog  light  switch  is  in  the  position  and  the  headlight  switch  is  in  the

AUTO position, the fog lights will turn on when the headlights, the exterior

lights and dashboard illumination turn on.



: If equipped

Use  this  switch  to  turn  on  the  fog  lights.  The  fog  lights  will
improve visibility at night and during foggy conditions.

Fog light switch

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Turn and Lane-Change Signals

The  ignition  must  be  switched  ON  to  use  the  turn  and  lane-change
signals.

Move the signal lever down (for a
left turn) or up (for a right turn) to
the  stop  position.  The  signal  will
self-cancel  after  the  turn  is  com-
pleted.

If  the  indicator  light  continues  to
flash  after  a  turn,  manually  return
the lever to its original position.

The turn  signal indicators (green)
in  the  combination  meter  flash
according  to  the  operation  of  the
turn  signal  lever  to  show  which
signal is working.

●

If an indicator light stays on without flashing or if it flashes abnormally, one
of the turn signal bulbs may be burned out.

●

A customized  function is  available to  change  the turn indicator sound  vol-
ume. (



P. 555)

Move the lever halfway toward the direction of the lane change—until
the indicator flashes—and hold it there. It will return to the off position
when released.

Turn Signals

Right turn

Right lane change

OFF

Left lane change

Left turn

Lane-Change Signals

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After releasing the turn signal lever, the turn signal indicator flashes 3
times.  The  operation  can  be  cancelled  by  moving  the  lever  in  the
direction opposite to which it was operated.

The three-flash turn signal function can  be  switched to operable/inoperable
using the customization function.
Refer to Customizable Features on P. 555.

Three-Flash Turn Signal

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Windshield Wipers and Washer

The ignition must be switched ON to use the wipers.

Because heavy ice and snow can jam the wiper blades, the wiper motor is
protected  from  motor  breakdown,  overheating  and  possible  fire  by  a  circuit
breaker. This mechanism will automatically stop operation of the blades, but
only for about 5 minutes.
If  this  happens,  turn  off  the  wiper  switch  and  park  off  the  right-of-way,  and
remove the snow and ice.
After 5 minutes, turn on the switch and the blades should operate normally. If
they do not resume functioning, consult your Toyota dealer as soon as possi-
ble. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Wait until the
weather clears before trying to drive with the wipers inoperative.

WARNING

■

Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir

Using  radiator  antifreeze  as  washer  fluid  is  dangerous.  If  sprayed  on  the
windshield, it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibility, and could result
in an accident.

■

Only use windshield washer fluid mixed with anti-freeze protection in
freezing weather conditions

Using  windshield  washer  fluid  without  anti-freeze  protection  in  freezing
weather conditions is dangerous as it  could freeze  on the windshield  and
block your vision which could cause an accident. In addition, make sure the
windshield  is  sufficiently  warmed  using  the  defroster  before  spraying  the
washer fluid.

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●

With intermittent wiper

Turn  the  wipers  on  by  pressing
the lever up or down.

■

Variable-speed intermittent wipers

Set the lever to the intermittent
position and choose the interval
timing by rotating the ring.

Windshield Wipers

Switch Position

Wiper operation

MIST

Operation while pulling up lever

OFF

Stop

INT

Intermittent

LO

Low speed

HI

High speed

INT ring

Slow

Fast

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●

With auto-wiper control

Turn  the  wipers  on  by  pressing
the lever up or down.

■

Auto-wiper control (if equipped)

When  the  wiper  lever  is  in  the
AUTO  position,  the  rain  sensor
senses  the  amount  of  rainfall  on
the  windshield  and  turns the wip-
ers  on  or  off  automatically
(off―intermittent―low speed―
high speed).
The  sensitivity  of  the  rain  sensor
can  be  adjusted  by  turning  the
switch on the wiper lever.
From the center position (normal), rotate the switch upward for higher
sensitivity (faster response) or rotate it downward for less sensitivity
(slower response).

Switch Position

Wiper operation

MIST

Operation while pulling up lever

OFF

Stop

AUTO

Auto control

LO

Low speed

HI

High speed

Switch

Less sensitivity

Higher sensitivity

Center 
position