Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch
Starting the engine
Check that the parking brake is set.
1
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
2
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
3
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the engine.
4
Changing the engine switch positions
“LOCK”
1
The steering wheel is locked and
the key can be removed. (The key
can be removed only when the
shift lever is in P.)
4
“ACC”
2
Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
“ON”
3
All electrical components can be used.
“START”
4
For starting the engine.
Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”
Shift the shift lever to P.
1
Push in the key and turn it to the
2
“LOCK” position.
If the engine does not start
Contact your Toyota dealer.
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When the steering lock cannot be released
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK”
position. To free it, turn the key while turn-
ing the steering wheel slightly left and
right.
Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in
the “ACC” or “LOCK” position to remind you to remove the key.
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 accident resulting in death or serious injury.
Caution while driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position while driving. If, in an
emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn
the engine switch only to the “ACC” position to stop the engine. An accident
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch in the “ACC” or “ON” position for long peri-
ods of time without the engine running.
When starting the engine
Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may
overheat the starter and wiring system.
Do not race a cold engine.
If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-
cle checked by your Toyota dealer immediately.
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Automatic transmission
Shifting the shift lever
Floor shift type
4
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 vehi-
cle is completely stopped.
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Column shift type
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 vehi-
cle is completely stopped.
Shift position purpose
Shift position
Function
Parking the vehicle/starting the engine
Reversing
P
R
Neutral
N
(Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
D
S
Normal driving*1
*
*
1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the D
position for normal driving.
2: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possible
gear ranges, controls engine braking forces, and prevents unnecessary
upshifting.
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Selecting shift ranges in the S position
To enter S mode, shift the shift lever to S. Shift ranges can be selected
by operating the shift lever, allowing you to drive in the shift range of
your choosing. The shift range can be selected by the shift lever.
Floor shift type
Column shift type
4
Upshifting
1
Downshifting
2
The selected shift range, from 1 to 6, will be displayed in the meter.
The initial shift range in S mode is set automatically to 5 or 4 accord-
ing to vehicle speed. However, the initial shift range may be set to 3 or
the D position.
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Shift ranges and their functions
Automatically selecting gears between 1 and 6 according to vehi-
cle speed and driving conditions.
You can choose from 6 levels of accelerating force and engine
braking force.
A lower shift range will provide greater accelerating force and
engine braking force than a higher shift range, and the engine
revolutions will also increase.
TOW/HAUL switch (vehicles with towing package)
Use TOW/HAUL mode when pulling a trailer or hauling a heavy load.
Press the TOW/HAUL switch. The indicator will come on.
Press the switch once more to cancel the mode.
Floor shift type
Column shift type
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AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to the driver per-
formance 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.)
When driving with cruise control activated (if equipped)
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate while driving in S mode and down-
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 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.
4
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.
1
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
2
Depress the brake pedal.
3
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Pry the cover up with a flathead screwdriver or equivalent tool.
4
To prevent damage to the cover, cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
Floor shift type
Column-shift type
Press the shift lock override button.
5
The shift lever can be shifted while the button is pressed.
Floor shift type
Column-shift type
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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 your Toyota dealer, immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when
the shift lever is in D.)
Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer (S mode)
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 is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
Transmission protection function
If the tires spin continually when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt or
snow, the automatic transmission temperature may become too high and
cause damage.
To avoid the damaging the automatic transmission, the system may tempo-
rarily lock the gear in 1st.
If the automatic transmission temperature falls, the gear locking is canceled
and returns the automatic transmission to the normal operation.
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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.
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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Turn signal lever
Operating instructions
Right turn
1
Lane change to the right (move
2
the lever partway and release
it)
The right hand signals will flash 3
times.
Lane change to the left (move
3
the lever partway and release
it)
The left hand signals will flash 3
times.
Left turn
4
Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
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Parking brake
To set the parking brake, fully
depress the parking brake pedal
with your left foot while depress-
ing the brake pedal with your right
foot.
U.S.A. Canada
(Depressing the pedal again
releases the parking brake.)
Parking the vehicle
Usage in winter time
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NOTICE
Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
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