2012 TOYOTA IQ Owners Manual

161 1-7. Safety information
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Airbag manual on-off indicator information
If any of the following problems occurs, it is possible that there is a malfunc-
tion in the system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Neither ON nor OFF comes on.
The indicator does not change when the airbag manual on-off switch is
switched to ON or OFF.
CAUTION
When installing a child restraint system
Vehicles with rear seat: For safety reasons, always install the child
restraint system in a rear seat. In the event that the rear seat cannot be
used, the front seat can be used as long as the airbag manual on-off sys-
tem is set to OFF.
If the airbag manual on-off system is left ON, the strong impact of the air-
bag deployment (inflation) may cause serious injury or even death.
Vehicles without rear seat: If you must install a child restraint system on
the passenger seat, it can be used as long as the airbag manual on-off
system is set to OFF.
If the airbag manual on-off system is left ON, the strong impact of the air-
bag deployment (inflation) may cause serious injury or even death.
When a child restraint system is not installed on the front passenger
seat
Ensure that the airbag manual on-off system is set to ON.
If it is left OFF, the front passenger airbag and seat cushion airbag may not
deploy in the event of an accident, which may result in serious injury or even
death.

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............ 164
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
entry & start system)....... 176
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)....... 179
Multidrive .......................... 185
Manual transmission......... 189
Turn signal lever ............... 193
Parking brake ................... 194
Horn .................................. 196
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters .......... 197
Indicators and warning
lights ............................... 199
Multi-information display ... 205
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ............... 211
Fog light switch ................. 216
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 218
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................ 2222-4. Using other driving systems
Driving assist systems ...... 224
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 229
Winter driving tips ............. 231
Trailer towing .................... 235

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing.
Starting the engine
P. 176, 179
Driving
Multidrive
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
(P. 185)
Release the parking brake. (P. 194)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, shift the shift lever to
1. (P. 189)
Release the parking brake. (P. 194)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Stopping
Multidrive
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to P or N. (P. 185)
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, depress the brake
pedal.

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If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to N. (P. 189)
Parking the vehicle
Multidrive
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (P. 194)
Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 185)
When parking on a hill, if necessary, block the wheels.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Turn the
engine switch off to stop the engine.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch off and stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, depress the brake
pedal.
Set the parking brake. (P. 194)
Shift the shift lever to N. (P. 189)
When parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R. If necessary,
block the wheels.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Turn the
engine switch off to stop the engine.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch off to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.

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Starting on a steep uphill
Multidrive
With the brake pedal depressed, firmly set the parking brake
and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission
With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Driving in the rain
Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.

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Eco-friendly driving (if equipped)
Engine speed while driving (vehicles with a Multidrive)
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation
to meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
When the accelerator pedal is released
Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
For the first 300 km (186 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
For the first 1600 km (1000 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. (P. 449)
During Eco-friendly acceleration opera-
tion (Eco driving), Eco Driving Indicator
Light will turn on. When the accelerator
pedal is depressed excessively, and
when the vehicle is stopped, the light
turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Light will not oper-
ate in the following conditions:
The shift lever is in anything other than
D.
The vehicle speed is approximately 130
km/h (80 mph) or higher.
Eco Driving Indicator Light can be
enabled or disabled. (P. 206)

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CAUTION
When starting the vehicle (vehicles with a Multidrive)
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine run-
ning. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
When driving the vehicle
Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the clutch, brake and
accelerator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident
that could result in death or serious injury.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi-
culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the
vehicle only slightly, allowing you to depress the brake and accelerator
pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. This may
cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
Do not let the vehicle roll backward while the shift lever is in a driving posi-
tion, or roll forward while the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering
performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and
check that the back door is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the
vehicle can cause driver drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or
a serious health hazard. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional immediately.
On vehicles with a Multidrive, do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehi-
cle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.