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CAUTION
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 the vehicle is coasting without engine power, for example if the engine
stalls, do not open a door or operate the locks until the vehicle is completely
stopped in a safe condition. Driving with the steering locked may cause an
accident, resulting 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 START STOP” switch for more than 2 seconds,
or press it briefly 3 times or more in succession.
However, do not touch the “ENGINE START STOP” switch while driving
except in an emergency. 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.
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode for long periods without the engine running.
When starting the engine
Do not race a cold engine.
If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine
checked immediately.
“ENGINE START STOP” switch operation
If you feel something catching or sense irregular resistance when operating
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch, then there may be a malfunction. Imme-
diately contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.

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Multidrive
: If equipped
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
Shifting the shift lever
Vehicles without 7-Speed Sport Sequential Shiftmatic mode
Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
While the engine switch is in the ON position, depress the
brake pedal and move the shift lever.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
While the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in the
IGNITION ON mode, depress the brake pedal and move
the shift lever.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped by depressing the brake pedal.

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Vehicles with 7-Speed Sport Sequential Shiftmatic mode
Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
While the engine switch is in the ON position, depress the
brake pedal and move the shift lever.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
While the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in the
IGNITION ON mode, depress the brake pedal and move
the shift lever.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped by depressing the brake pedal.

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Driving in the “M” position (vehicles with 7-Speed Sport
Sequential Shiftmatic mode)
By shifting the shift lever into the “M” position, 7 stages of gear can be
switched between.
Upshifting
Downshifting
Unless the shift lever is operated,
the gear displayed on the meter
cluster is fixed.
Shift position uses
*: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D
for normal driving.
Shift position
Function
Vehicles without 7-Speed
Sport Sequential Shiftmatic
modeVehicles with 7-Speed
Sport Sequential Shiftmatic
mode
PParking the vehicle or starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*
M“M” mode driving
SEngine braking
BMaximum engine braking

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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (P. 425)
Automatic gear shifting in 7-Speed Sport Sequential Shiftmatic mode
Even when the gear position is fixed while driving, the gear step will be auto-
matically upshifted or downshifted by one step if the engine speed is too
high, or too low.
Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer (vehicles with 7-Speed Sport
Sequential Shiftmatic 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. (The warning buzzer will
sound twice.)
If the “M” indicator is not displayed after shifting the shift lever to the
“M” position (vehicles with 7-Speed Sport Sequential Shiftmatic mode)
If the display does not change to “M” on an occasion other than that
described above, it may indicate a malfunction in the transmission system.
Have your vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional immediately.
If the “M” indicator flashes (vehicles with 7-Speed Sport Sequential
Shiftmatic mode)
This may indicate a malfunction in the transmission system.
Have your vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional immediately.
When the vehicle comes to a stop while driving with the shift lever in
the “M” position (vehicles with 7-Speed Sport Sequential Shiftmatic
mode)
When the vehicle comes to a stop, the transmission will be automatically
downshifted to the first step.
When the vehicle restarts, the transmission is in the first step.
When the vehicle is stopped, the transmission is fixed in the first step.

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Gear Shift Indicator
The Gear Shift Indicator display is a guide to help the driver achieve
improved fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions within limits
of engine performance.
Upshifting
Downshifting
Shifting the shift lever to R
Shift the shift lever to the R
position while lifting up the ring
section.

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Turn signal lever
Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the ON position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Left turn
Right turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display
P. 205
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Clock reset button
P. 209
MODE button
P. 206