Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (2023 year). Manual in english

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Automatic transmission
Stop the vehicle.
Set the parking brake (

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P. 292), and shift the shift lever to P.

Press the engine switch.
Release the brake pedal and check that the display on the instru-
ment cluster is off.

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Manual transmission
Stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Set the parking brake. (



P. 292)

Press the engine switch.
Release the brake pedal and check that the display on the instru-
ment cluster is off.

Stopping the engine

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Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with brake
pedal (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or clutch pedal (vehi-
cles with a manual transmission) released. (The mode changes each
time the switch is pressed.)



Vehicles with the multi-information display type A

Off

The emergency flashers can be
used.
The smart entry & start system
indicator light (green) is off.

ACCESSORY mode

Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
The smart entry & start system
indicator light (green) flashes
slowly.

IGNITION ON mode

All electrical components can be
used.
The smart entry & start system
indicator light (green) flashes
slowly.

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

the engine switch will be turned to ACCESSORY mode, not to off (vehicles
with an automatic transmission only).

Changing engine switch modes

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Vehicles with the multi-information display type B

Off

The emergency flashers can be
used.

ACCESSORY mode

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

IGNITION ON mode

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

: If the shift lever is in a position

other than P when turning off the
engine, the engine switch will be
turned to ACCESSORY mode, not
to off (vehicles with an automatic
transmission only).

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

Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.



Vehicles with the multi-information display type A
Check that the smart entry & start system indicator (green) flashes
slowly and then press the engine switch.
Check that the smart entry & start system indicator (green) is off.



Vehicles with the multi-information display type B
Check that “Turn power off” is displayed on the multi-information
display and then press the engine switch.
Check that “Turn power off” on the multi-information display is off.

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Auto power off function



Vehicles with an automatic transmission

When the shift lever is in P, if the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode with the engine not running for more than 20 minutes (ACCES-
SORY mode) or one hour (IGNITION ON mode), the engine switch will auto-
matically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely prevent battery
discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in ACCESSORY
or IGNITION ON mode for long periods of time when the engine is not run-
ning.



Vehicles with a manual transmission

If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode with the engine
not running for more than 20 minutes (ACCESSORY mode) or one hour
(IGNITION ON mode), the engine switch will automatically turn off. However,
this function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehi-
cle with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long
periods of time when the engine is not running.

When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other
than P (Vehicles with an automatic transmission)

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Operation of the engine switch

●

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

●

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

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Electronic key battery depletion

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P. 161

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Conditions affecting operation

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P. 191

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Note for the entry function

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P. 192

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If the engine does not start

●

The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (



P. 111)

Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.

●

Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the
shift lever is displaced out of P.
Vehicles with the multi-information display type A: The smart entry & start
system indicator light (green) will flash quickly.
Vehicles with the multi-information display type B: A message will be dis-
played on the multi-information display.

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Steering lock (if equipped)

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

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When the steering lock cannot be released (if equipped)



Vehicles with the multi-information display type A

The smart entry & start system indicator light (green) will flash quickly.
Automatic transmission: Check that the
shift lever is set in P. Press the engine
switch while turning the steering wheel left
and right.
Manual transmission: Press the engine
switch while turning the steering wheel left
and right.

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

Vehicles with the multi-information display type B

A message will be displayed on the multi-information display.

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Steering lock motor overheating prevention (if equipped)

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

■

When the smart entry & start system indicator light flashes in yellow
(vehicles with the multi-information display type A)

The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer
immediately.

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When “Smart Entry & Start System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual” is
displayed on the multi-information display (vehicles with the multi-infor-
mation display type B)

The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer
immediately.

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If the electronic key battery is depleted



P. 619

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If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized
setting



P. 719

Automatic transmission: Check that the
shift lever is set in P. Press the engine
switch while turning the steering wheel left
and right.
Manual transmission: Press the engine
switch while turning the steering wheel left
and right.

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WARNING

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When starting the engine

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

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Caution while driving (vehicles with steering lock system)

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

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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. 645)

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.

●

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

●

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

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NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

●

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

●

If the indicator on the engine switch is illuminated, the engine switch is not
off. When exiting the vehicle, always check that the engine switch is off.

●

On vehicles with an automatic transmission, do not stop the engine when
the shift lever is in a position other than P. If the engine is stopped in
another shift lever position, the engine switch will not be turned off but
instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY mode, battery discharge may occur.

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When starting the engine

●

Do not race a cold engine.

●

If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-
cle checked by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

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Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch

If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual,
such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.

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Automatic transmission





Vehicles without a smart entry & start system

While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, move the shift
lever with the brake pedal depressed.

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



Vehicles with a smart entry & start system

While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, move the
shift lever with the brake pedal depressed.

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

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: If equipped

Shifting the shift lever

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

the driving conditions. Setting the shift lever to the D position is recom-
mended for normal driving. Vehicles with paddle shift switches, you can
choose shift range suitable for your driving situation by operating the pad-
dle shift switches.

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

ble gear ranges, controls engine braking forces, and prevents unneces-
sary upshifting.

■

Sport mode/Eco drive mode



P. 401

Shift position purpose

Shift position

Purpose and condition

Parking the vehicle/starting the engine

Reversing

Neutral

(Condition in which the power is not transmitted)

Normal driving

S mode driving

(

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P. 283)

Selecting the driving mode

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Second start mode

Use second start mode for accelerating and driving on slippery road
surfaces such as snow.
Turn the “2nd START” button on.

Press the button again to cancel second start mode.

To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the “-” or “+”
paddle shift switch when driving with the shift lever in D.
Changing the shift range allows restriction of the highest range, pre-
venting unnecessary upshifting and enabling the level of engine brak-
ing force to be selected.

Upshifting
Downshifting

The selected shift range, from D1
to D6, will be displayed in the
meter.
To return to normal D position
driving, the “+” paddle shift switch
must be held down for a period of
time.

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Shift ranges and their functions

●

You can choose from 6 levels of engine braking force.

●

A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than
a higher shift range, and the engine speed will also increase.



Vehicles without Multi-terrain
Select



Vehicles with Multi-terrain
Select

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

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2

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

Upshifting
Downshifting

The selected shift range, from S1
to S6, will be displayed in the
meter. The initial shift range in S
mode is set automatically to S4 or
S5 according to vehicle speed.
However, the initial shift range
may be set to S3 if AI-SHIFT has
operated while the shift lever was
in the D position. (



P. 284)

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Shift ranges and their functions

●

You can choose from 6 levels of engine braking force.

●

A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than
a higher shift range, and the engine speed will also increase.

Changing shift ranges in S mode

Type A Type B

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2

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Driving on a downhill

On declines, there may be case where the vehicle shifts down automatically
to obtain engine braking. As a result of the downshifting, the engine speed
may increase.

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Second start mode automatic deactivation

Second start mode is automatically deactivated if the engine is turned off after
driving in second start mode.

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S mode

When the shift range is S4 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the
shift range to S6.

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AI-SHIFT

AI-SHIFT automatically selects a suitable gear according to driver perfor-
mance and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position.
(Shifting the shift lever to the S position cancels the function.)

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When driving with the cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control (if
equipped)

Engine braking will not occur in S mode, even when downshifting to S4 or S5.
(

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P. 387, 370)

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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 the
“ON” position (vehicles without a smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON
mode (vehicles with a smart entry & start system) and the brake pedal is
being depressed.

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

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

●

When the vehicle comes to a stop

●

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

●

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

●

When the “+” paddle shift switch is pressed and held

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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may
be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer 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.
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
Turn the engine switch off.
Depress the brake pedal.

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If the “S” indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to
S

This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

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Downshift restriction warning buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever or paddle shift switch (if equipped) is oper-
ated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)

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

Press the shift lock override button.
The shift lever can be shifted while the
button is pressed.

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Transmission protection function

If the tires spin continually when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt or
snow, or if the accelerator pedal is depressed and released repeatedly while
driving, the automatic transmission temperature may become too high and
the automatic transmission may be damaged.
To avoid damaging the automatic transmission, the system may temporarily
lock the gear.
If the automatic transmission temperature falls, the gear locking is canceled
and the automatic transmission is returned to the normal operation.

WARNING

■

When driving on slippery road surfaces

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

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To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock

Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to set the parking
brake and depress the brake pedal.
If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of the brake pedal
when the shift lock override button is pressed and the shift lever is shifted
out of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, possibly leading to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.

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Manual transmission





5-speed transmission

Fully depress the clutch pedal
before operating the shift lever,
and then release it slowly.

If it is difficult to shift in reverse,
shift the shift lever to N, release the
clutch pedal momentarily, and then
try again.



: If equipped

Shifting the shift lever

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