Driving procedures
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The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P.80) Contact your Toyota dealer.
When starting the engine, the engine switch may seem stuck in OFF. To free it, turn the key while turning the steering wheel slightly left and right.
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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 vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer immediately.
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The steering wheel is locked and the key can be removed. (vehicles with a continuously variable trans- mission: The key can be removed only when the shift lever is in P.)
Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
All electrical components can be used.
For starting the engine.
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in OFF or ACC to remind you to remove the key.
and a message will be dis- played on the multi-information dis- play. If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be started.
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 (continuously variable trans- mission) or clutch pedal (manual transmission) until the engine is completely started.
The engine can be started from any engine switch mode.
ing wheel left and right.
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Contact your Toyota dealer.
The engine cannot be started using the smart key system. Refer to P.546to restart the engine.
P.110
P.127
P.128
P.489
If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting, refer to P.544.
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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. |
WARNING
Continuously variable trans- mission
Check the parking brake indicator is illuminated.
The engine will stop, and the meter display will be extinguished.
Manual transmission
Check the parking brake indicator is illuminated.
The engine will stop, and the meter display will be extinguished.
(manual transmission) is depressed, or if the shift lever is in a position other than P (continu- ously variable transmission) or the parking brake is released (man- ual transmission).
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brake pedal (continuously vari- able transmission) or clutch pedal (manual transmission) released. (The mode changes each time the switch is
pressed.)
The emergency flashers can be used.
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.
Continuously variable transmission: If the vehicle is left in ACC for more
than 20 minutes or ON (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the shift lever in P, the engine switch will automatically turn 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.
Manual transmission: If the vehicle is left in ACC for more than 20 min- utes or ON (the engine is not run- ning) for more than an hour, the engine switch will automatically turn 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.
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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. |
NOTICElowing procedure to turn the switch off:
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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 but instead be turned to ACC mode. If the vehicle is left in ACC, battery discharge may occur. |
NOTICE*: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise, shift the shift lever to D for normal driving.
full-speed range 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 or dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range will not be can- celed. (P.271)
P.152
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 B position cancels this function.)
P.549
The system detects malfunctioning parts targeted (all of the solenoids that perform the shifting function) by the On-Board Diagnostics, and per- forms fail-safe mechanisms, such as restricting the shifting function or transmission ratio control.
In this event, the malfunction indica- tor lamp turns on.
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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. |
WARNING
: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.
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.
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:
The shift lever can be shifted while
the button is pressed.
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Shift posi- tion |
Objective or function |
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P |
Parking the vehi- cle/starting the engine |
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R |
Reversing |
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N |
Neutral (Condition in which the power is not transmit- ted) |
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D |
Normal driving* |
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M |
10-speed sport sequen- tial shiftmatic mode driving (P.175) |
*: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise, shift the shift lever to D for normal driving.
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.
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 with full-speed range will not be can- celed. (P.271)
P.152
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.)
P.549
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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. |
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: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.
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.
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:
The shift lever can be shifted while
the button is pressed.
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 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.
The selected shift range, from D1 to D10, will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
In the following situations, tempo- rary 10-speed Sport Sequential Shiftmatic mode will be deactivated:
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Gear steps can then be selected by operating the shift lever or paddle shift switches, allowing you to drive in the gear step of your choosing.
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.
engine speed is too high, or too low.
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 is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
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.)
The system detects malfunctioning parts targeted (all of the solenoids that perform the shifting function) by the On-Board Diagnostics, and per-
forms fail-safe mechanisms, such as restricting the shifting function or transmission ratio control.
In this event, the malfunction indica- tor lamp turns on.
*: If equipped
Make sure to only shift gears sequentially.
It is difficult to shift in R, shift the lever to N, release the clutch pedal momentarily, and then try again.
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Observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear when maximum acceleration is necessary.
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FAE) engine
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Shift posi- tion |
Maximum speed mph (km/h) |
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30 (48) |
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57 (91) |
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83 (133) |
2.0 L 4-cylinder (M20A-FKS) engine
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Shift posi- tion |
Maximum speed mph (km/h) |
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35 (56) |
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61 (98) |
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91 (146) |
The iMT optimally controls the engine speed to suit the driver’s operation of the clutch pedal and shift lever, helping the driver to shift gears more smoothly.
Additionally, when the clutch pedal is operated, the iMT helps reduce shift shock, allowing for lighter shift operations when driving on a winding road or incline.
Press the “iMT” switch.
The iMT indicator will illuminate in green.
Press the switch again to cancel iMT.
*: After the shift lever is moved, unless your foot is completely removed from the clutch pedal, the iMT may not operate and the engine speed may not be con- trolled optimally for the next gear change.
To enable the iMT, release the clutch pedal completely and then depress it again before operating the shift lever.
The iMT may be temporarily unavailable or malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.
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Limitations of the iMT
iMT is not a system that prevents shift lever operation error or engine overrevving. Depending on the situation, iMT may not operate normally and the shift position may not be changed smoothly. Overly relying on iMT may cause an unexpected acci- dent. |
WARNINGIn the following situations, iMT may not operate. However, this does not indicate a malfunction.
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The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
The engine switch is in ON.
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not
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P.277
Canada
P.150
If the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) or more with the parking brake engaged, a buzzer will sound.
“Release Parking Brake” will be dis- played on the multi-information dis- play.
Pull and hold the parking brake
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U.S.A.
Canada
1 Pull the switch to set the parking brake
The parking brake indicator and parking brake light will turn on.
switch if an emergency occurs and it is necessary to operate the park- ing brake while driving.
Make sure that the parking brake indicator and parking brake light turn off.
shown on the multi-information
display (vehicles with a continu- ously variable transmission) or auto EPB OFF indicator turn
off (vehicles with a manual
transmission)
When the automatic mode is turned on, the parking brake operates as follows.
Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission
Operate the shift lever with the vehicle stopped and the brake pedal depressed.
The parking brake may not operate automatically if the shift lever is moved quickly.
In this case, it is necessary to oper- ate the parking brake switch. (P.181)
When the engine is off, the park- ing brake will be set, and the parking brake indicator and parking brake light turn on.
While the vehicle is stopped and depressing the brake pedal, press and hold the parking
brake switch until a message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display (vehicles with a con- tinuously variable transmission) or auto EPB OFF indicator
comes on (vehicles with a man-
ual transmission)
The parking brake is automatically released when slowly depress the accelerator pedal.
The parking brake will be released automatically under the following conditions:
If the automatic release function does not operate, manually release the parking brake.
If the parking brake is operated repeatedly over a short period of time, the system may restrict opera- tion to prevent overheating. If this happens, refrain from operating the parking brake. Normal operation will
return after about 1 minute.
Operate the parking brake switch. If the message does not disappear after operating the switch several times, the system may be malfunc- tioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
When the parking brake operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.
ON: Comes on until the parking brake is released.
Not in ON: Stays on for approxi- mately 15 seconds.
Automatic mode (automatic brake setting and releasing) will be turned on automatically.
P.150
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake engaged. “Parking Brake ON” is dis- played on the multi-information dis- play.
P.511
P.277
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The brake hold standby indicator (green) comes on. While the system is holding the brake, the
brake hold operated indicator (yel-
low) comes on.
The brake hold system cannot be turned on in the following condi- tions:
If any of the conditions above are detected when the brake hold sys- tem is enabled, the system will turn off and the brake hold standby indi- cator light will go off. In addition, if any of the conditions are detected while the system is holding the brake, a warning buzzer will sound and a message will be shown on the multi-information display. The park- ing brake will then be set automati- cally.
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ing buzzer will sound and the multi-information display will inform the driver of this situation. If a warning message is shown on the multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions.
Perform any of the following opera- tions to release the parking brake.
Make sure that the parking brake indicator light goes off. (P.181)
When the brake hold standby indi- cator (green) does not illuminate even when the brake hold switch is pressed with the brake hold system operating conditions met, the sys- tem may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunc- tion or to inform the driver of the need for caution. If a warning mes- sage is shown on the multi-informa- tion display, read the message and follow the instructions.
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When parking the vehicle
The brake hold system is not designed for use when parking the vehicle for a long period of time. Turning the engine switch off while the system is holding the brake may release the brake, which would cause the vehicle to move. When operating the engine switch, depress the brake pedal, shift the shift lever to P (continu- ously variable transmission) or N (manual transmission) and set the parking brake. |
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