2014 TOYOTA SIENNA Owners Manual

209
1-7. Safety information
1
Before driving
SIENNA_OM_OM45483U_(U)
CAUTION
■
When installing a booster seat
To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the
shoulder belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only which could cause
injury or discomfort to the child. (P. 132)
■ When installing a child restraint system
Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual
and fix the child restraint system securely in place.
If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other
passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden
braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
●If the driver’s seat interferes with the
child restraint system and prevents it
from being attached correctly, attach
the child restraint system to the right-
hand rear seat.
● Adjust the front passenger seat or sec-
ond seats so that it does not interfere
with the child restraint system.
● Only put a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front seat when unavoid-
able. When installing a forward-facing
child restraint system on the front pas-
senger seat, move the seat as far back
as possible even if “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator light is illuminated. Failing to do
so may result in death or serious injury
if the airbags deploy (inflate).

210 1-7. Safety information
SIENNA_OM_OM45483U_(U)
CAUTION
■When installing a child restraint system
●When installing a child restraint system on the third center seat, adjust
both seatbacks at the same angle. Otherwise, the child restraint system
cannot be securely restrained and this may cause death or serious injuries
in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
● When using the LATCH anchors for a child restraint system, move the seat
as far back as possible (second seat only), with the seatback close to the
child restraint system.
● When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is
positioned across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from the child’s neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s
shoulder. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event
of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
● Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
● Push and pull the child restraint system from side to side and forward to be
sure it is secure.
● After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.

211
1-7. Safety information
1
Before driving
SIENNA_OM_OM45483U_(U)
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.

212 1-7. Safety information
SIENNA_OM_OM45483U_(U)

When driving2
213
SIENNA_OM_OM45483U_(U)
2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 214
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smart
key system).................... 228
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart
key system).................... 231
Automatic transaxle ......... 238
Turn signal lever .............. 243
Parking brake ................... 244
Horn ................................. 245
2-2. Instrument cluster and information display
Gauges and meters............. 246
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 249
Multi-information display............................ 256
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 270
Automatic High Beam ...... 277
Fog light switch ................ 284
Windshield wipers and washer .................... 286
Rear window wiper and washer .................... 294 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 297
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................ 302
Intuitive parking assist...... 318
Rear view monitor system ........................... 325
Driving assist systems ..... 331
Hill-start assist control ...... 337
PCS (Pre-Collision System).......................... 340
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).......................... 348
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 360
Vehicle load limits ............ 368
Winter driving tips ............ 369
Trailer towing (with towing package)............. 373
Dinghy towing .................. 393

214
SIENNA_OM_OM45483U_(U)
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing:
■ Starting the engine
P. 228, 231
■ Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
( P. 238)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 244)
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. 238)
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2

215
2-1. Driving procedures
2
When driving
SIENNA_OM_OM45483U_(U)
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. 244)
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 238)
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.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

216 2-1. Driving procedures
SIENNA_OM_OM45483U_(U)
■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.