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Engine (ignition) switch
Check that the parking brake is set. Check that the shift lever is 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.
Performing the following operations when carrying the elec- tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine switch modes.
Starting the engine
Stop the vehicle. Set the parking brake (P. 226), 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.
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. ON 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 ACC, not to off.
Stopping the engine
Changing engine switch modes
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 ACC. Perform the following procedure to turn the switch off:
Check that the parking brake is set. Shift the shift lever to P. Check that “Turn Power OFF” is displayed on the multi-information display and then press the engine switch once. Check that “Turn Power OFF” on the multi-information display is off.
■Auto power off function
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.
■Automatic engine shut off feature
●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.
●After the vehicle is parked, if the door is locked with the door lock switch (P. 118) from the inside or the mechanical key (P. 509) from the outside, the automatic engine shut off feature will be disabled. The timer for the auto- matic engine shut off feature will be re-enabled if the driver’s door is opened.
■Electronic key battery depletion
P. 110
■Conditions affecting operation
P. 131
■Note for the entry function
P. 132
When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other than P
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■ If the engine does not start
●The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 82)
Contact your Toyota dealer. ●Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the
shift lever is displaced out of P. “Shift to P Position” will be displayed on the multi-information display.
■Steering lock
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.
■When the steering lock cannot be released
■Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, operation of the motor may be suspended 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 “Smart Entry & Start System Check” is displayed on the multi- information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
■ If the electronic key battery is depleted
P. 448
■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 switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the engine.
■ If the smart key system has been deactivated by a customized setting
P. 509
A message will be displayed on the multi- information display. Check that the shift lever is in P. Press the engine switch while turning the steering wheel left and right.
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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 accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■Caution while driving
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. Otherwise, the steering lock function will activate and this may lead to an accident, result- ing in death or serious injury.
■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. 463) 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, however, power assist to the steering will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
■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 ventilated 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 snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
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NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
●Do not leave the engine switch in ACC or ON for long periods of time with- out the engine running.
● If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is displayed on the multi-information display while the engine is not running, the engine switch is not off. Exit the vehicle after turning the engine switch off.
●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. If the vehicle is left in ACC, battery discharge may occur.
■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 your Toyota dealer immediately.
■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 your Toyota dealer immediately.
Automatic transmission
While the engine switch is in ON, 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.
*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
Shifting the shift lever
Shift position purpose
Shift position Objective or function
P Parking the vehicle/starting the engine R Reversing N Neutral D Normal driving*1
S S mode driving*2 (P. 221)
When the shift lever is in the S position, the shift lever can be oper- ated as follows:
Upshifting Downshifting
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 if AI-SHIFT has operated while the shift lever was in the D position. (P. 222) ■ Shift ranges and their functions
● Automatically selecting gears between 1 and 6 according to vehicle
speed and driving conditions. But, the gear is limited according to selected shift range.
● 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
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 can- cel the mode.
■S mode
When the shift range is 3 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the shift range to 5.
■AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the optimal 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.) The engine speed may remain high after releasing the accelerator pedal. This does not indicate a malfunction.
■When driving with dynamic radar cruise control system
Engine braking will not occur in S mode, even when downshifting to 5 or 4. (P. 276)
■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.
“TOW/HAUL” switch (with towing package)
■ 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 to OFF. Depress the brake pedal. 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.
■ 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.)
■Downshift restriction 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.
WARNING
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
Be careful of downshifting and sudden acceleration, as this could result in the vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.
■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.
Turn signal lever
The lever will return to its original position after operation. 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 burned out.
Operating instructions
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. (Depressing the pedal again releases the parking brake.)
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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