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3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
■The moon roof can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Operating the moon roof af ter turning the engine off
Vehicles without a smart key system
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. It cannot, howe\
ver,
be operated once either front door is opened.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the
engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, how-
ever, be operated once either front door is opened.
■ Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon
roof is closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens.
■ To reduce moon roof wind noise
When the moon roof is opened automatically, it will stop slightly before the
fully open position. Driving with the moon roof in this position can help reduce
wind noise.
■ Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade
will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.
■ Opening the moon roof by small degrees
Quickly press and release the switch.

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Operation of each component
■Moon roof open reminder function
Vehicles without a smart key system
The buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position
and the driver’s door is opened with the moon roof open.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door
is opened with the moon roof open.
■ When the battery is disconnected or the moon roof does not close nor-
mally
The moon roof must be initialized in order to ensure proper operation.
Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key
system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).
Press and hold the “CLOSE” or “UP” switch until the following movement
finishes.
The moon roof will tilt up and pause for 1 second or more.
Then it will tilt down, open and close fully.
Release the switch, and then press it in order to ensure proper operation.
If the moon roof does not move automat ically, perform the procedure again
from the beginning.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. open reminder function) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 579)
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4Driving
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 164
Cargo and luggage ........... 176
Vehicle load limits ............. 180
Trailer towing..................... 181
Dinghy towing ................... 196
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 197
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 200
Automatic transmission ..... 207
Turn signal lever................ 214
Parking brake .................... 215
Horn .................................. 216 4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 217
Automatic High Beam ....... 221
Fog light switch ................. 228
Windshield wipers and washer ..................... 229
Rear window wiper and washer ..................... 234
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 237
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 241
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 245
Intuitive parking assist....... 253
All-wheel drive lock switch (AWD models) ..... 259
Driving assist systems ...... 260
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 266
• The Blind Spot Monitor
function ......................... 270
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ................. 273
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ............. 276
Utility vehicle precautions ..................... 281

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Driving
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 207)
Set the parking brake. ( P. 215)
Vehicles without a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the “L OCK” position to stop the engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Parking the vehicle
Starting off on a steep uphill
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Driving
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system)
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the engine.
“LOCK”
The steering wheel is locked and
the key can be removed. (The key
can be removed only when the
shift lever is in P.)
“ACC”
Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
“ON”
All electrical components can be
used.
“START”
For starting the engine.
Starting the engine
Changing the engine switch positions
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4-2. Driving procedures
■Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”
Shift the shift lever to P.
■ If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 77)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ When the steering lock cannot be released
■ Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key.Push in the key and turn it to the
“LOCK” position.
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.
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4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system)
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
The smart key system indicator light (green) will turn on. If the indicator
light does not turn on, the engine cannot be started.
Press the engine 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
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Driving
Stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Set the parking brake. (P. 215)
Press the engine switch.
Release the brake pedal and check that the smart key system indi-
cator light (green) is off.
Modes can be changed by pressing th e engine switch with the brake
pedal released. (The mode changes ea ch time the switch is pressed.)
Off*
The emergency flashers can be
used.
The smart key system indicator
light (green) off.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
The smart key system indicator
light (green) flashes slowly.
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can be
used.
The smart key system indicator
light (green) flashes slowly.
*: If the shift lever is in a position other than P when turning off the
engine, the engine switch will be
turned to ACCESSORY mode, not
to off.
Stopping the engine
Changing engine switch modes
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