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Precautions when loading luggage

For safe and comfortable driving, observe the following when load-

ing luggage.

WARNING

⬛

Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment

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

⚫

Receptacles containing gasoline

⚫

Aerosol cans

⬛

When loading luggage

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so is dangerous. It may prevent the clutch pedal (manual trans-

mission vehicles) and the brake pedal and accelerator pedal from being oper-

ated properly, and the load could block the driver’s vision, hit the driver or

passengers, possibly leading to an unforeseen accident.

⚫

Try storing cargo or luggage in the luggage compartment as much as possi-
ble.

⚫

Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations:

⦁

In the legroom of the driver’s seat

⦁

On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)

⦁

On the instrument panel

⦁

On the dashboard

⦁

Small containers/trays without lids

⚫

Secure all items in the compartment.

⚫

Do not stack anything in the luggage compartment higher than the seat-
backs.
In the event of a sudden braking or an accident, the luggage may be thrown

out and cause injury to the driver or passengers.

⚫

When loading long-size luggage by folding the rear seatbacks, avoid placing
the luggage directly behind the seatbacks of the front seats as much as pos-

sible.

⚫

Do not let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. It is not designed for
occupants. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fas-

tened.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event of sudden

braking or a collision.

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Trailer towing

Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or

the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc.

Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing or for the use of tow

hitch mounted carriers.

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Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles without key-free system)

Procedure to start the engine

▶

Continuously variable transmission vehicles

Adjust the position of the seat to give the correct driving posture

(

➞

P. 30), and check the position of each pedal

Check that the parking brake is applied

Check that the shift lever is set in P

Firmly depress the brake pedal

Turn the engine switch to “START”

The starter rotates for up to 30 seconds until the engine starts.

▶

Manual transmission vehicles

Adjust the position of the seat to give the correct driving posture

(

➞

P. 30), and check the position of each pedal

Check that the parking brake is applied

Check that the shift lever is set in N

Firmly depress the clutch pedal and the brake pedal

Turn the engine switch to “START”

The starter rotates for up to 30 seconds until the engine starts.

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Changing the engine switch position

“OFF” (“LOCK” position)

The key can be removed and inserted.

(For continuously variable transmission

vehicles, the key can be inserted and

removed when the shift lever is set in

P)
The steering wheel will be locked.
The emergency flashers can be used.

“ACC” (“ACC” position)

You can use electrical components,

such as a power outlet.

“ON” (“ON” position)

All electrical components can be used.

“START” (“START” position)

The engine can be started.

⬛

Turning the key from “ACC” to “OFF” (“LOCK”)

Verify that the shift lever is set to P (continuously variable transmission

vehicles) or N (manual transmission vehicles)

Push in the key and turn it to “OFF”

(“LOCK”)

⬛

When the engine will not start

The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (

➞

P. 72)

Contact your Toyota dealer.

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Steering wheel lock

⚫

If you remove the key from the engine switch and move the steering wheel
to the left or right, the steering wheel lock function will lock the steering

wheel.

⚫

To unlock the steering wheel, turn
the engine switch while moving the

steering wheel left and right.

⬛

Clutch start system (Manual transmission vehicles)

For your safety, the engine will not start unless you step on the clutch pedal all

the way even when the engine switch is turned to “START”.

⬛

Key removal reminder warning buzzer

When the key is inserted and the engine switch is turned to “ACC” or “OFF”,

opening the driver’s door will cause the warning buzzer to sound.

WARNING

⬛

When starting the engine

Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the

accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an unforeseen accident resulting in death or serious

injury.

⬛

Caution while driving

⚫

Do not turn the engine switch to “OFF” while driving.
Turning off the engine while driving may lead to an unforeseen accident,

resulting in serious injury or death in the worst case.

⚫

For manual transmission vehicles, the key may fall out if the key is turned to
“OFF”. If the key is removed, the steering wheel will be locked and cannot be

operated, which may lead to an unforeseen accident.

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WARNING

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⬛

How to stop the engine in an emergency

If you want to stop the engine in case of an emergency while driving, turn the

engine switch to “ACC” and then stop the engine. (

➞

P. 367) Except in the case

of an emergency, do not touch the engine switch while driving.
If you stop the engine while driving, the steering wheel and the brake will still

work, but not having the power assist will make the steering wheel and brake

operation difficult. As soon as you confirm the safety, pull over and stop the

vehicle on the side of the road.

NOTICE

⬛

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the engine switch “ACC” or “ON” for long periods of time without

the engine running.

⬛

When starting the engine

⚫

Do not rotate the starter for 30 seconds or longer at a time.

⚫

Do not race a cold engine.

⚫

If you have trouble starting the engine or experience frequent stalling, have
the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer immediately.

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Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles with key-free system)

You can start the engine or change the engine switch mode by per-

forming the following operations when you have the electronic key

with you.

Procedure to start the engine

Adjust the position of the seat to give the correct driving posture

(

➞

P. 30), and check the position of each pedal

Check that the parking brake is applied

Continuously variable transmission vehicles: Check that the shift lever

is set in P

Manual transmission vehicles: Check that the shift lever is set in N

Continuously variable transmis-

sion vehicles: Firmly depress the

brake pedal

Manual transmission vehicles:

Firmly depress the clutch pedal

and the brake pedal

The indicator of the engine switch

lights up in green.
Without the light being lit in green, the

engine will not start.

Firmly and briefly push the

engine switch

If you push it firmly and briefly, you do

not need to press and hold.
The starter rotates for up to 30 sec-

onds until the engine starts.
Continuously variable transmission vehi-

cles: Keep stepping on the brake pedal

until the engine has started running.
Manual transmission vehicles: Keep

stepping on the clutch pedal and brake

pedal until the engine has started run-

ning.
The engine can start in any mode

(

➞

P. 185) of the engine switch.

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Stopping the engine

Stop the vehicle completely

Continuously variable transmission vehicles: Apply the parking brake

(

➞

P. 197) and set the shift lever in P

Manual transmission vehicles: Apply the parking brake (

➞

P. 197) and

set the shift lever in N

Press the engine switch

Release your foot from the brake pedal, and make sure that the engine

switch indicator light is off

Changing the engine switch mode

You can switch the modes by pushing the engine switch without stepping

on the brake pedal (continuously variable transmission vehicles) or the

clutch pedal (manual transmission vehicles). (Each time the switch is

pressed, the mode changes)
“OFF”*

The emergency flashers can be used.

“ACC”

You can use electrical components, such

as a power outlet.
The indicator of the engine switch will

flash in green at a slow pace.

“ON”

All electrical components can be used.
The indicator of the engine switch will

flash in green at a slow pace.

When the shift lever is set to other
than the P position, it becomes “ACC”,
but will not be switched to “OFF”. (Con-
tinuously variable transmission vehi-
cles)

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Stopping the engine with the shift lever placed in other than P

(continuously variable transmission vehicles)

When the engine was stopped with the shift lever placed in other than P,

the engine stops, but the engine switch mode will not turn “OFF”. Use the

following procedures to turn off the engine.

Check that the parking brake is applied

Set the shift lever to P

After you verify that the engine switch indicator is slowly flashing in

green, press the engine switch twice

Make sure that the engine switch indicator light is off

⬛

Auto power-off function

▶

Continuously variable transmission vehicles

If you leave the engine switch “ON” (the engine is not running) for 20 minutes

or longer or leave it as “ACC” for 1 hour or longer with the shift lever placed in

P, the engine switch automatically turns “OFF”.
Note that the auto power-off function is not designed to prevent the battery

from dying all the time. When the engine is not running, do not leave the

engine switch to “ACC” or “ON” for a long time.

▶

Manual transmission vehicles

If you leave the engine switch “ON” (the engine is not running) for 20 minutes

or longer, or if you leave it as “ACC” for 1 hour or longer, the engine switch

automatically turns “OFF”.
Note that the auto power-off function is not designed to prevent the battery

from dying all the time. When the engine is not running, do not leave the

engine switch to “ACC” or “ON” for a long time.

⬛

Low battery of the electronic key

➞

P. 128

⬛

Situations where the key-free system may not work properly

➞

P. 125

⬛

Important information

➞

P. 126

⬛

When the engine will not start

The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (

➞

P. 72)

Contact your Toyota dealer.

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⬛

Steering wheel lock

⚫

Opening or closing one of the doors (except for opening the back door) after
turning the engine switch “OFF” will lock the steering wheel. Operating the

engine switch will automatically unlock the steering wheel.

⚫

If the vehicle’s battery is dead, the steering wheel lock will not be activated.

⬛

When unable to unlock the steering wheel

The indicator of the engine switch will

continue to flash in green at a fast

pace.

Once you have verified that the shift lever is set to P (continuously variable

transmission vehicles), try operating the engine switch while rotating the steer-

ing wheel in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction.

⬛

Overheat protection of the steering wheel lock motor

If you repeat the engine start and stop operation in a short period, the opera-

tion may be restricted to prevent the motor from being overheated. If that

happens, stop the operation. The system will return to normal in about 10 sec-

onds.

⬛

The indicator of the engine switch lights up or flashes in yellow

It may indicate a malfunction in the systems. Have the vehicle inspected at

your Toyota dealer immediately.

⬛

When the electronic key runs out of battery

➞

P. 344

⬛

Engine switch operation

⚫

If the switch was not pushed firmly or the switch was pushed quickly several
times, the mode may not switch or the engine may not start.

⚫

If you start the engine again right after turning “OFF” the engine switch, the
engine may not start. If you want to start the engine again after turning

“OFF” the engine switch, wait for a few seconds.

⬛

When the key-free system was deactivated by customization

➞

P. 406

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WARNING

⬛

When starting the engine

Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the

accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an unforeseen accident resulting in death or serious injury.

⬛

Caution while driving

If the vehicle starts sliding when the engine stops, do not open, lock or unlock

the doors until the vehicle stops safely. Doing so may activate the steering wheel

lock and lead to an unforeseen accident, resulting in serious injury or death.

⬛

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 3 seconds, or press it briefly 3 times

or more in succession. (

➞

P. 367)

However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emer-

gency. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or

braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will

make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the

vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

NOTICE

⬛

To prevent battery discharge

⚫

Do not leave the engine switch “ACC” or “ON” for long periods of time with-
out the engine running.

⚫

When the engine switch indicator is not turned off, the engine switch is not
“OFF”. Before you leave the vehicle, turn “OFF” the engine switch.

⚫

For the continuously variable transmission vehicles, do not stop the engine
with the shift lever placed in other than P. When you stop the engine with

the shift lever placed in other than P and leave it as is, it could cause the bat-

tery to die since the engine switch will be set to “ACC”.

⬛

When starting the engine

⚫

Do not race a cold engine.

⚫

If you have trouble starting the engine or experience frequent stalling, have
the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer immediately.

⬛

Engine switch operation

If you experience unusual symptoms such as the switch being stuck when

pushing the engine switch, the switch may be broken. Contact your Toyota

dealer immediately.

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: If equipped

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Continuously variable transmission

✽

Moving the shift lever

: While the engine switch is “ON”, operate the shift lever with its

button pressed and the brake pedal depressed.

: Operate the shift lever with its button pressed.

: Operate the shift lever without pressing its button.

Shift position purpose

Normally, use the D position to improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise.

Shift position

Purpose

Parking the vehicle/starting the engine

Reversing

Neutral (Condition in which the power is not transmitted)

Normal driving*

Driving on a slope

Manual mode driving (

➞

P. 190)

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: If equipped

Driving mode selection

✽

Push the D assist switching steering

switch

The vehicle enters the power mode and

the power mode indicator lights up.
Set the shift lever to D or S to enjoy swift

and effortless driving.
Press the switch again to enter the nor-

mal driving mode.

How to use the manual mode

When the shift lever is set to S, moving the shift lever to the “+” side or “-”

side, or operating the paddle shift switch

✽

will cause the vehicle to enter

the manual mode, allowing the driver to select the desired shift position.

Shift up (“+” side)

Shift down (“-” side)

Each time the shift is moved, the gear

position changes by 1 gear level and

stays at the selected shift position.
The meter displays the selected shift

position between the range of 1 M (1-

speed) and 7 M (7-speed).
Set the shift lever in D to enter the nor-

mal driving mode.

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⬛

Temporary manual mode

✽

When the shift lever is set to D, moving the paddle shift switch to the “+”

side or “-” side will cause the vehicle to enter the manual mode temporar-

ily, allowing the driver to select the desired shift position.

Upshift

Downshift

The meter displays the selected shift

position between D1 and D7.
To restore the normal driving mode,

keep holding the “+” side of the paddle

shift switch for a certain period.

⬛

Shift lock system

The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift

lever in starting. The shift lever will not move from P unless the brake pedal is

stepped on while the engine switch is “ON”.

⬛

If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

Check whether the brake pedal is being depressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted while depressing the brake pedal, there may

be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected at 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:

Apply the parking brake

Turn the engine switch to “OFF”

Depress the brake pedal

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✽

: If equipped

Press the shift lock release button

using a tool such as a flathead

screwdriver

The shift lever can be shifted while

the button is pressed.
To prevent damage, wrap a cloth

around the tip of the flathead screw-

driver or the like to protect it.

⬛

Situations where automatic shifting occurs in the manual mode

⚫

In the manual mode, the gear does not shift unless the driver moves the
shift lever or the paddle shift switch

✽

. However, in the following circum-

stances, the system will automatically shift the gears to ensure safety and

maintain driving performance.

⦁

When the vehicle speed has decreased or increased (The temporary man-

ual mode

✽

may become deactivated)

⚫

When the vehicle stops, the transmission is automatically set to the 1-speed
position. (The temporary manual mode

✽

will be deactivated)

⬛

Continuous gear transmission in the manual mode

⚫

Move the shift lever or paddle shift switch to the

✽

“+” side or “-” side repeat-

edly. With the shift lever being operated on the “+” side or “-” side, the shift

position cannot be changed continuously.

⬛

Shift limit warning buzzer (in manual mode)

Shifting in the manual mode is limited. The gear cannot be shifted to the desired

position in some cases. The warning buzzer will notify the driver of this if it happens.

⬛

Automatic deactivation of the temporary manual mode

✽

In any of the following situations, the temporary manual mode will be automat-

ically deactivated.

⚫

When stopping the vehicle

⚫

When continuing to step on the accelerator pedal at the same shift position
for a certain period

⚫

When stepping on the accelerator pedal deeply

⚫

When the shift lever is set in other than D

⚫

When keeping holding the “+” side of the paddle shift switch for a certain period

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