TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information
Keys ...................................... 38
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Smart entry & start system.. 42
Wireless remote control ........ 64
Side doors............................. 73
Back door.............................. 79
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ............................ 84
Rear seats........................... 86
Head restraints ..................... 94
Seat belts .............................. 96
Steering wheel .................... 104
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
105
Outside rear view mirrors.... 109
1-4. Opening and closing the win-
dows and panoramic roof
shade
Power windows ................... 112
Panoramic roof shade....... 115
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ... 118
1-6. Theft deterrent systemEngine immobilizer system 124
Double locking system..... 134
Alarm................................ 136
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ....... 145
SRS airbags ....................... 147
Child restraint systems ....... 158
Installing child restraints ..... 166
Airbag manual on-off system ....
177
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .............. 182
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles
without smart entry & start sys-
tem) .................................. 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
1Before driving
2When driving
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From outside
Open the back door and pull the
lock release strap to fold down
the third seats.
Returning the third seats
Lift up the seatbacks until they lock.
Remove the outside seat belts from the seat belt hangers.
CAUTION
When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to “P” (Multidrive or automatic transmission) or “1” (manual transmis-
sion).
Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.
Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
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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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Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing.
Starting the engine (P. 196, 200)
Driving
Multidrive or automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to “D”
or “M”. (P. 206, 212)
Release the parking brake. (P. 225)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, shift the shift lever to
“1”. (P. 220)
Release the parking brake. (P. 225)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Stopping
Multidrive or automatic transmission
With the shift lever in “D” 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 “P” or “N”. (P. 206, 212)
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, 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. 220)
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Parking the vehicle
Multidrive or automatic transmission
With the shift lever in “D” or “M”, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (P. 225)
Shift the shift lever to “P”. (P. 206, 212)
When parking on a hill, if necessary, block the wheels.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Turn the
engine switch to the “LOCK” position and stop the engine.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch off and stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, depress the brake
pedal.
Set the parking brake. (P. 225)
Shift the shift lever to “N”. (P. 220)
When parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to “1” or “R”. If neces-
sary, block the wheels.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Turn the
engine switch to the “LOCK” position and stop the engine.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch off and stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
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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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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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NOTICE
When driving the vehicle
Vehicles with a Multidrive or an automatic transmission
Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain driving torque.
Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain driving torque.
Do not shift gears unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. After shifting,
do not release the clutch pedal abruptly. Doing so may damage the clutch,
transmission and gears.
Observe the following to prevent the clutch from being damaged.
• Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.
Doing so may cause clutch trouble.
• Do not use any gears other than the 1st gear when starting off and
moving forward.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
• Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill
grade.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
Do not shift the shift lever to “R” when the vehicle is still moving. Doing so
may damage the clutch, transmission and gears.
When parking the vehicle (vehicles with a Multidrive or an automatic
transmission)
Always put the shift lever in “P”. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is acci-
dentally depressed.
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