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2-1. Driving procedures
2
When driving
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smar t entr y & star t system)
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic
key on your person starts the engine or changes “ENGINE START
STOP” switch modes.
Starting the engine
Vehicles with a Multidrive
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
If the shift lever is not set in P, the engine may not be started.
(P. 186)
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
The smart entry & start system indicator light (green) will turn on.
If the indicator light does not turn on, the engine cannot be
started.
Press the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch.
The engine will crank until it
starts or for up to 30 seconds,
whichever is less.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the engine is com-
pletely started.
The engine can be started
from any “ENGINE START
STOP” switch mode.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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Vehicles with a manual transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
The smart entry & start system indicator light (green) will turn on.
If the indicator light does not turn on, the engine cannot be
started.
Press the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch.
The engine will crank until it
starts or for up to 30 seconds,
whichever is less.
Continue depressing the clutch
pedal until the engine is com-
pletely started.
Diesel engine only: The
indicator turns on. The engine
will start after the indicator light
goes out.
The engine can be started
from any “ENGINE START
STOP” switch mode.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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When driving
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 entry & start 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.
Vehicles with a Multidrive: 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 posi-
tion, 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 any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional immediately.
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When driving
Changing the display
Items displayed can be switched
by pressing the display change
button.
Odometer
Tr ip m eter
Stop & Start system operation time (if equipped)
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been
driven.
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven
since the meter was last reset. Trip meters A and
B can be used to record and display different dis-
tances independently.
Pressing and holding the display change button will
reset the trip meter that is currently displayed.
Displays the total amount of time the Stop & Start
system has operated (total engine stop time due to
the Stop & Start system) from the engine switch
being turned to “ON” until it is turned to “LOCK”
(vehicles without smart entry & start system) or from
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch being changed
to IGNITION ON mode until it is changed to off (vehi-
cles with a smart entry & start system).
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Changing mandatory displaying or hiding of the Stop & Start
system operation time (vehicles with a Stop & Start system)
The Stop & Start system opera-
tion time display can be dis-
played mandatorily or hid by
pressing the display change but-
ton while displaying the Stop &
Start system operation time cus-
tomizing display.
To display the Stop & Start sys-
tem operation time customization
display, display the Stop & Start
system operation time and press
and hold the display change but-
ton for 5 seconds or more. How-
ever, while the Stop & Start
system operation time is being
displayed mandatorily, the display
will not change to the Stop & Start
system operation time customiza-
tion display.
When customization is complete,
press and hold the button for 2
seconds or more to return to the
Stop & Start system operation
time display.
The meters and display operate when
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
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When driving
*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart entry & start
system) or the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles
without a 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 the
lights do not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: This indicator turns on when the engine coolant temperature is low.
(Vehicles with
a Multidrive)
Eco Driving Indicator
Light (P. 163)
(If equipped)
Stop & Start cancel indi-
cator (P. 229)
(Vehicles with a Multidrive)Shift position and gear step position
indicators (P. 186)“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator
(P. 133)
*1*1
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Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. (P. 447)
*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart entry & start
system) or the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles
without a 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 the
lights do not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
*2: The light flashes in yellow to indicate a malfunction. The light
flashes quickly in green to indicate that the steering lock has not
been released.
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
(Red)
(If equipped)(If equipped)(Diesel
engine)(Diesel
engine)(Yellow)
(If equipped)
(For driver
and front
passenger)
(For rear passenger)
(Diesel
engine)(Diesel
engine)(If equipped)
*1*1*1*1*1*1*1*1
*1, 3*1*1*1
*1*1*1*2
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218 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Turning on the low beam headlights when the vehicle is parked in dark
areas
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 540)
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.
Turn off the engine with the light switch
in or off, and pull the light switch
toward you and release it. The low
beam headlights will turn on for about
30 seconds to light up the area around
the vehicle.
The lights are turned off in the following
situations.
Vehicles without a smart entry &
start system: The engine switch is
turned to the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start
system: The “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode.
The light switch is turned on.
The light switch is pulled toward you
and then released.