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When driving
■
Operation of the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
When operating the “ENGINE START STOP” switch, one short, firm press is
enough. If the switch is pressed improperly, the engine may not start or the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch mode may not change. It is not necessary to
press and hold the switch.
■ If the smart key system has been d eactivated in a customized setting
P. 537
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 engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the
steering lock in this circumstance may lead to 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.
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NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
●Do not leave the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode for long periods of time without the engine running.
● If the smart key system indicator light (green) is illuminated, the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is not off. When exiting the vehicle, always check
that the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is off.
● Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in a position other than P. If
the engine is stopped in another shift lever position, the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY
mode. If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode, battery discharge may
occur.
■ 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.
■ Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch
If the “ENGINE START STOP” seems to be operating somewhat differently
than usual, such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction.
Contact your Toyota dealer immediately.
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When driving
Automatic transmission (vehicles without paddle shift switches)
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■Shifting the shift lever
Vehicles without a smart key system:
While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, move the
shift lever with the brake pedal depressed.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
While the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION
ON mode, move the shift lever with the brake pedal
depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped.
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When driving
Automatic transmission (vehicles with paddle shift switches)
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■Shifting the shift lever
Vehicles without a smart key system:
While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, move the
shift lever with the brake pedal depressed.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
While the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION
ON mode, move the shift lever with the brake pedal
depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped.
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Tur n signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system: The engine switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion.
Vehicles with a smart key system: The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode.
■ If the indicators flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
■ If the turn signals stop flashing be fore a lane change has been per-
formed
Operate the lever again.
The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions
of the driver:
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right
(move the lever partway
and release it)
The right hand signals will
flash 3 times.
Lane change to the left
(move the lever partway
and release it)
The left hand signals will flash
3 times.
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When driving
Ty p e B
Eco Driving Indicator Light and
current fuel consumption gauge
can be activated or deactivated
While the odometer is
being displayed, press
and hold the display
change button to display
the Eco Driving Indicator
Light customization
screen
Press the display change
button to set Eco Driving
Indicator Light to on or
off.
Press and hold the dis-
play change button to
complete the setting
If off is selected, Eco Driving
Indicator Light and the current
fuel consumption gauge (if
equipped) will not be displayed.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
■ The meters and display illuminate when
Vehicles without a smart key system:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
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■The brightness of the instrument panel lights
When the tail lights are turned on, the meter’s brightness will be reduced
slightly unless the meter brightness level adjustment is set to the brightest
setting.
On some models: If the tail lights are turned on when the surroundings are
dark, the meter’s brightness will reduce slightly. However, when the sur-
roundings are bright, such as during the daytime, the meter’s brightness will
not be reduced even if the tail lights are turned on.
■ Fuel gauge and odometer/trip meter display remain on mode
Vehicles without a smart key system:
After the engine switch has been turned off, the fuel gauge and odometer/
trip meter display remain on for 10 minutes, enabling the fuel gauge and
odometer/trip meter values to be checked again without having to turn the
engine switch to the “ON” position.
When confirming the gauges and meters, turn the headlight switch to the
position. Press the display change button to change between the
odometer and trip meter displays.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
After the “ENGINE START STOP” switch has been turned off, the fuel gauge
and odometer/trip meter display remain on for 10 minutes, enabling the fuel
gauge and odometer/trip meter values to be checked again without having to
turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode.
When confirming the gauges and meters, turn the headlight switch to the
position. Press the display change button to change between the
odometer and trip meter displays.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the rightmost segment of the engine
coolant temperature display is flashing. In this case, immediately stop the
vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled com-
pletely. ( P. 544)
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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 168)
(if equipped)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators
( P. 214)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 194)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 191)
Slip indicator
(P. 209)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 191)
VSC OFF indicator
(P. 210)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
( P. 198)
“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 210)SRS airbag on-off indi-
cator (P. 116)
Security indicator
(P. 96, 99)Cruise control indicator
( P. 205)
Ty p e A
Cruise control set indi-
cator (P. 205)
Ty p e B
Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 138)
(If equipped)
Smart key system indi-
cator ( P. 150)
*2
*1, 3
*1
*1*1
Shift position and
shift range indica-
tors (P. 157)
Shift position and
shift range indica-
tors (P. 157, 161)*1