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2-3. Operating the lights and wip-
ers
Headlight switch.................. 251
Fog light switch ................... 258
Windshield wipers and washer ..
259
Rear window wiper and washer .
264
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control.................... 265
Speed limiter..................... 269
Toyota parking assist-sensor...
272
Stop & Start system.......... 280
Driving assist systems ........ 287
Hill-start assist control......... 293
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ............. 295
Winter driving tips ............... 298
Trailer towing (except Morocco)
302
3-1. Using the air conditioning sys-
tem and defogger
Manual air conditioning system
312
Automatic air conditioning sys-
tem.................................. 317
Power heater..................... 324
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers ....... 3263-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types.......... 328
Using the radio................. 330
Using the CD player......... 334
Playing back MP3 and WMA
discs............................... 339
Operating an iPod............ 345
Operating a USB memory 352
Optimal use of the audio sys-
tem................................. 359
Using the AUX port........... 361
Using the steering wheel audio
switches ........................... 362
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 365
• Personal/interior lights main
switch 366
• Personal/interior lights...... 367
• Personal/interior lights...... 368
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 369
• Glove box ......................... 370
• Glove box and console box .....
371
• Console box and overhead
console 372
• Overhead console and cup
holders 373
• Cup holders and bottle holders
374
• Bottle holders and auxiliary
boxes 375
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 376
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 377
3-5. Other interior features
3Interior features
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Manual headlight leveling dial P. 252
Power heater switch P. 324
Outside rear view mirror switches
P. 109
VSC/TRC off switch P. 288
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever
P. 104
Toyota parking assist-sensor
switch
P. 272
Instrument panel light control switch P. 232
: If equipped
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181
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............ 182
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
entry & start system)....... 196
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)....... 200
Multidrive .......................... 206
Automatic transmission .... 212
Manual transmission......... 220
Turn signal lever ............... 224
Parking brake ................... 225
Horn .................................. 227
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters .......... 228
Indicators and warning
lights ............................... 233
Multi-information display ... 239
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ............... 251
Fog light switch ................. 258
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 259
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................ 2642-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control.................... 265
Speed limiter ..................... 269
Toyota parking
assist-sensor .................. 272
Stop & Start system .......... 280
Driving assist systems ...... 287
Hill-start assist control....... 293
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 295
Winter driving tips ............. 298
Trailer towing
(except Morocco) ............ 302
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184 2-1. Driving procedures
Starting on a steep uphill
Multidrive or automatic transmission
Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to “D” or
“M”.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission
With the parking brake 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. (P. 225)
Hill-Start Assist Control
The hill-start assist control allows you to smoothly start off the vehicle on a
steep or slippery uphill incline. (P. 293)
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.
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188 2-1. Driving procedures
CAUTION
When driving the vehicle
On vehicles with a Multidrive or an automatic transmission, do not shift the
shift lever to “P” while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
Do not shift the shift lever to “R” while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
Do not shift the shift lever to “D” (Multidrive or automatic transmission) or
“1” (manual transmission) while the vehicle is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
Moving the shift lever to “N” while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when “N” is
selected.
During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. 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.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 595
Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. (P. 206, 212, 220)
When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing
an accident.
Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents
that may result in death or serious injury.
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192 2-1. Driving procedures
CAUTION
When braking the vehicle
When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one
side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the parking
brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other
vehicles closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be
depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.
Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems: If one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will
increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.
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236 2-2. Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with
smart entry & start system) to indicate that a system check is being
performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not
come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional for details.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: Vehicles with a Multidrive or an automatic transmission
*4: This indicator turns on in blue when the engine coolant temperature is
low.
*5: Vehicles with an Automatic transmission
*6: Vehicles with a Manual transmission
“SPORT” indicator
(P. 207, 213)
Security indicator
(P. 124, 136)“PASSENGER AIRBAG” indicator
(P. 177)
(if equipped)
Toyota parking assist-sensor
indicator (P. 272)
*3*1
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2-4. Using other driving systems
Toyota parking assist-sensor
: If equipped
The distance from your vehicle to nearby obstacles when parallel
parking or maneuvering into a garage is measured by the sensors
and communicated via an indicator and a buzzer. Always check the
surrounding area when using this system.
Types of sensors
Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
Toyota parking assist-sensor switch
Turns the Toyota parking
assist-sensor on/off
When on, the indicator light
comes on to inform the driver
that the system is operational.
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