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Driving the vehicle ............. 230
Cargo and luggage ............ 247
Trailer towing
(except hybrid model) ...... 248
Trailer towing
(hybrid model).................. 258
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch
(except hybrid model
[vehicles without a
smart entry & start
system]) ........................... 268
Engine (ignition) switch
(except hybrid model
[vehicles with a smart
entry & start system])....... 272
Power (ignition) switch....... 282
EV drive mode ................... 288
Multidrive ........................... 290
Multi-mode manual
transmission .................... 295
Manual transmission.......... 300
Hybrid transmission ........... 303
Turn signal lever ................ 311
Parking brake .................... 312
Horn ................................... 3134-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch................. 314
Automatic High Beam ........ 322
Fog light switch .................. 326
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................. 328
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................. 332
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................... 334
4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Cruise control..................... 338
Speed limiter ...................... 343
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ................... 346
Simple-IPA
(Simple-Intelligent
Parking Assist)................. 352
Stop & Start system ........... 368
Driving assist systems ....... 374
Hill-start assist control........ 380
Diesel particulate filter
system ............................. 382
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips ................................... 384
Winter driving tips .............. 386
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4-1. Before driving
P. 268, 272, 282
Multidrive and hybrid transmission
Except hybrid model: With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift
lever to D. (P. 290)
Hybrid model: With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift posi-
tion to D. (P. 303)
Check that the shift position indicator shows D.
Release the parking brake. (P. 312)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Multi-mode manual transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to E or M.
(P. 295)
When shifting the shift lever to E: Make sure that the display of the gear
position indicator shows E.
When shifting the shift lever to M: Make sure that the display of the gear
position indicator shows 1.
Release the parking brake. (P. 312)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Starting the engine (except hybrid model) or hybrid system
(hybrid model)
Driving
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Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to 1.
(P. 300)
Release the parking brake. (P. 312)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Multidrive
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. 290)
Multi-mode manual transmission
With the shift lever in E or M, 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 N. (P. 295)
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, 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 N. (P. 300)
Vehicles with a Stop & Start system: If the Stop & Start system is enabled,
shifting the shift lever to N and releasing the clutch pedal will stop the
engine. (P. 300)
Hybrid transmission
With the shift position 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
position to P. (P. 303)
Stopping
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Multidrive
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 290)
Set the parking brake. (P. 312)
Turn the engine switch off 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.
Multi-mode manual transmission
With the shift lever in E or M, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to E, M or R. (P. 290)
Set the parking brake. (P. 312)
Turn the engine switch off to stop the engine.
When shifting the shift lever to E or M: Make sure that the display of the
gear position indicator shows 1.
When shifting the shift lever to R: Make sure that the display of the gear
position indicator shows R.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
When parking on a hill, if necessary, block the wheels.
Parking the vehicle
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Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to N. (P. 300)
Set the parking brake. (P. 312)
If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R.
Turn the engine switch off 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.
Hybrid transmission
Stop the vehicle completely.
Set the parking brake. (P. 312)
Shift the shift position to P. (P. 305)
Check that the shift position indicator shows P.
Turn the power switch off to stop the hybrid system.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Multidrive and hybrid transmission
Except hybrid model: Make sure that the parking brake is set and
shift the shift lever to D.
Hybrid model: Firmly set the parking brake and then shift the shift
position to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Starting off on a steep uphill
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Multi-mode manual transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, firmly set the parking brake and
shift the shift lever to E or M.
When shifting the shift lever to E: Make sure that the display of the gear
position indicator shows E.
When shifting the shift lever to M: Make sure that the display of the gear
position indicator shows 1.
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.
When starting off on an uphill (vehicles with a hill-start assist control)
The hill-start assist control is available. (P. 380)
Driving in the rain
Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially 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 sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
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
When the brake pedal is depressed while sport mode is selected
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Select the D position when driving.
In the N position, the gasoline engine operates but electricity cannot be gen-
erated.
The hybrid battery (traction battery) will be discharged requiring unneces-
sary engine power to recharge.
Drive your vehicle smoothly.
Avoid abrupt acceleration and deceleration. Gradual acceleration and decel-
eration will make more effective use of the traction motor without having to
use gasoline engine power.
Avoid repeated acceleration.
Repeated acceleration consumes hybrid battery (traction battery) power,
resulting in poor acceleration. Battery power can be restored by driving with
the accelerator pedal slightly released.
Push the P position switch when parking.
In the N position, the hybrid battery (traction battery) does not recharge.
Leaving the N position selected for an extended period of the time may dis-
charge the hybrid battery. The vehicle cannot run if the hybrid battery is dis-
charged.
Brake actuator (hybrid model)
The brake actuator uses brake fluid pressurized by the pump to power-assist
the brakes. If the brake actuator fails during driving, the brake system warn-
ing light comes on and the buzzer sounds intermittently. In this case, the
brakes may not work properly. If they do not work well, depress the brake
pedal firmly. If the brake system warning light comes on, immediately stop
your vehicle and contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
In the following conditions, you may hear a sound in the engine compartment.
This is not a malfunction.
The driver’s door is opened with the hybrid system turned off.
The brake pedal is depressed with the hybrid system turned off.
After the hybrid system is turned on.
The brake pedal is depressed repeatedly with the hybrid system turned on.
After the hybrid system is turned off.
The brake pedal may be hard to depress or the brake pedal stroke may be
short before turning the hybrid system on. This is not a malfunction.
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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear indicators)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as
soon as possible.
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads
and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded.
When the vehicle is stopped
Except hybrid model: Do not race the engine.
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P (Multidrive) or N, the vehicle may
accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, causing an accident.
Hybrid model: Do not depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily.
If the vehicle is in any positions other than P or N, the vehicle may accel-
erate suddenly and unexpectedly, causing an accident.
Except hybrid model (vehicles without a manual transmission): In order to
prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep depressing
the brake pedal while the engine is running, and apply the parking brake
as necessary.
Hybrid model: In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling
away, always keep depressing the brake pedal while the “READY” indica-
tor is on. Apply the parking brake as necessary.
If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused
by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal
and securely apply the parking brake as needed.
Avoid revving or racing the engine.
Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause
the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible
material is nearby.