2013 TOYOTA SIENNA Owners Manual

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1-7. Safety information
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CAUTION
■
When installing a child restraint s ystem to the AUTO ACCESS SEAT
(if equipped)
■ Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, the
seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause
death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of sud-
den braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
■ To correctly attach a child r estraint system to the anchors
When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects
around the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child
restraint. Make sure the child restraint system is securely attached, or it may
cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of
a sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
● Do not operate the AUTO ACCESS
SEAT while a child restraint system is
fixed to the seat by the child restraint
lock function belt.
If you force the seat operation, the seat,
seat belt or child restraint system may
be damaged, or may cause an injury.
● If a child restraint system is fixed to the
AUTO ACCESS SEAT by the LATCH
system, be careful that the child’s head,
hands and legs do not hit the body of
the vehicle when operating the seat.
Injuries may be caused.

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When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 212
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system).................... 226
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key
system) .......................... 229
Automatic transaxle ......... 236
Turn signal lever .............. 241
Parking brake ................... 242
Horn ................................. 243
2-2. Instrument cluster and information display
Gauges and meters ......... 244
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 247
Multi-information display............................ 254 2-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 268
Automatic High Beam ...... 275
Fog light switch ................ 282
Windshield wipers and washer .................... 284
Rear window wiper and washer .................... 292
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................... 295
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................ 300
Intuitive parking assist...... 316
Rear view monitor system ........................... 323
Driving assist systems ..... 329
Hill-start assist control ...... 335
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .......................... 338
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .......................... 346
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 358
Vehicle load limits ............ 366
Winter driving tips ............ 367
Trailer towing (with towing package) .... 371
Dinghy towing .................. 391

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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. 226
■ Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( P. 236)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 242)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to P or N. ( P. 236)
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Starting off on a steep uphill
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
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 242)
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 236)
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Vehicles without a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position and stop the
engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
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■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.
■ Engine speed while driving
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, observing the following precautions is rec-
ommended:
● For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
● For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■ Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of
brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or when-
ever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota
dealer perform the bedding down operation.

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Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 803)
■ Eco-friendly driving
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco
driving), Eco Driving Indicator Light will
turn on. When the acceleration exceeds
Zone of Eco driving, 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 80
mph (130 km/h) or higher.

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CAUTION
■When starting the vehicle
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 brake and accel-
erator 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. This allows you to depress the brake and acceler-
ator 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 st op the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot
parts 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.