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(



P.227), sudden start restraint

control also does not operate. If

your vehicle have trouble escaping

from the mud or fresh snow due to

sudden start restraint control opera-

tion, deactivate TRAC (



P.227) so

that the vehicle may become able to

escape from the mud or fresh snow.

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 −

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.366)

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.366)

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:

lb. (kg) - A

lb. (kg) = C

lb.

(kg)

:A =Weight of people

:B =Total load capacity

: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

lb. (kg) = E

lb.

(kg)

:D =Additional weight of people

: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 luggage compart-

ment

The following things may cause a

fire if loaded in the luggage com-

partment:

●

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

luggage compartment when-

ever possible.

●

Do not place cargo or luggage

in or on the following locations.

• At the feet of the driver

• On the front passenger or rear

seats (when stacking items)

• On the luggage cover

• On the instrument panel

• On the dashboard

●

Secure all items in the occupant

compartment.

■

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.299)

Vehicle load limits

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



Total load capacity (vehicle
capacity weight):



P.366

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



Seating capacity:



P.366

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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4-2.Driving procedures

Pull the parking brake switch
to check that the parking
brake is set. (



P.142)

The parking brake indicator will

come on.

Check that the shift lever is
set in P.

Firmly depress the brake
pedal.

and a message will be dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play.

If it is not displayed, the engine

cannot be started.

Press the engine switch
shortly and firmly.

When operating the engine switch,

one short, firm press is enough. It is

not necessary to press and hold the

switch.
The engine will crank until it starts

or for up to 30 seconds, whichever

is less.
Continue depressing the brake

pedal until the engine is completely

started.
The engine can be started from any

engine switch mode.

■

Engine switch illumination

According to the situation, the

engine switch illumination operates

as follows:

●

When a door is opened, or the

engine switch mode is changed

from ACC or ON to off, the engine

switch illumination comes on.

●

When depressing the brake pedal

with carrying the electronic key on

your person, the engine switch

illumination blinks.

●

When the engine switch mode is

in ACC or ON, the engine switch

illumination is constantly illumi-

nated.

■

If the engine does not start

●

The engine immobilizer system

may not have been deactivated.

(



P.64)

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.358to restart the engine.

■

Electronic key battery depletion



P.92

■

Conditions affecting operation



P.104

Engine (ignition)

switch

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

Starting the engine

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■

Notes for the entry function



P.105

■

Electronic key battery



P.304

■

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.356.

Stop the vehicle completely.

Set the parking brake
(



P.142), and shift the shift

lever to P.

Check the parking brake indicator

is illuminated.

Press the engine switch
shortly and firmly.

The engine will stop, and the meter

display will be extinguished.

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 with the engine running for an

extended period.

●

The engine will automatically shut

off after approximately 1 hour if it

has been left running while the

shift lever is in P.

●

The timer for the automatic engine

shut off feature will reset if the

brake pedal is depressed, or if the

shift lever is in a position other

than P.

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 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.

Stopping the engine

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●

After the vehicle is parked, if the

door is locked with the door lock

switch (



P.98) from the inside or

the mechanical key (



P.356) 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 released. (The
mode changes each time the
switch is pressed.)

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.312)

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.

●

To restart the engine after per-

forming an emergency shut-

down, shift the shift lever to N

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.

Changing engine switch
modes

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OFF

The emergency flashers can be
used.

ACC

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

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.

:ACC mode can be enabled/dis-

abled on the customize menu.
(



P.386)

■

Auto power off function

If the vehicle is left in ACC or ON

(the engine is not running) for more

than 20 minutes with the shift lever

in P, the engine switch will automati-

cally turn to 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.

■

When ACC customization is in

off

With the engine switch is turned off,

the multimedia system can still be

used for a certain time until the bat-

tery saving function starts operating.

If the engine is stopped with the
shift lever in a position other
than P, the engine switch will not
be turned off. Perform the fol-
lowing procedure to turn the
switch off:

Check that the parking brake
is set.

Shift the shift lever to P.

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

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

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

: 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.

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 and remained to ON. If the

vehicle is left in ON, battery dis-

charge may occur.

Continuously variable

transmission

Select the shift position
depending on your purpose
and situation.

Shift position purpose
and functions

Shift posi-

tion

Objective or function

Parking the vehi-

cle/starting the engine

Reversing

Neutral

(Condition in which the

power is not transmit-

ted)

Normal driving

10-speed sport sequen-

tial shiftmatic mode

driving (



P.140)

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■

When driving with dynamic

radar cruise control 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 range

will not be canceled. (



P.224)

■

Restraining sudden start

(Drive-Start Control)



P.127

■

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.360

: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.

Shifting the shift lever

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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:

Set the parking brake.

Turn the engine switch off.

Depress the brake pedal.

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.

Press and hold the shift lock

override button and then push

the button on the shift knob.

The shift lever can be shifted while

the button is pressed.



P.224

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

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 (vehicles
with paddle shift
switches)

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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.

Upshifting

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 (vehicles with

paddle shift switches)

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

●

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 (if
equipped), allowing you to drive
in the gear step of your choos-
ing.

Upshifting

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.

Changing gears in the M
position

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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 (if

equipped) 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.)

Right turn

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

The right hand signals will flash 3
times.

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

The left hand signals will flash 3
times.

Left turn

■

Turn signals can be operated

when

The engine switch is in ON.

■

If the indicator flashes faster

than usual

Check that a light bulb in the front or

rear turn signal lights has not

Turn signal lever

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burned out.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.386)

■

Using the manual mode

The parking brake can be set
and released manually.

U.S.A.
Canada

Pull the switch to set the
parking brake.

The parking brake indicator light
will turn on.

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
according to shift lever
operation.

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

Operating instructions

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Pull and hold the parking brake
switch if an emergency occurs and
it is necessary to operate the park-
ing brake while driving.

Press 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.
(



P.144)

Make sure that the parking brake
indicator light turn off.

If the parking brake indicator
light flash, operate the switch
again. (



P.326)

■

Turning the automatic
mode on

While the vehicle is stopped,
pull and hold the parking brake
switch until a buzzer sounds and
a message is shown on the
multi-information display.
When the automatic mode is
turned on, the parking brake
operates as follows.



When the shift lever is shifted
from P, the parking brake will
be released, and the parking
brake indicator light will turn
off.



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

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

The auto function may not operate
if the shift lever is moved extremely
quickly. In this situation, apply the
parking brake manually. (



P.142)

■

Turning the automatic
mode off

While the vehicle is stopped and
depressing the brake pedal,
press and hold the parking
brake switch until a buzzer
sounds and a message is
shown on the multi-information
display.

■

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) is not

available.

■

Parking brake automatic

release function

When all of the following conditions

are met, the parking brake can be

released by depressing the acceler-

ator pedal.

●

The driver’s door is closed

●

The driver is wearing the seat belt

●

The shift lever is in a forward driv-

ing position or reverse driving

position

●

The malfunction indicator lamp or

brake system warning light is not

illuminated.

When depressing the accelerator

pedal, depress it slowly.
If the parking brake is not released

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