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3-1. Key information 
Keys ...................................144 
3-2. Opening, closing and  
locking the doors 
Side doors..........................155 
Back door...........................165 
Smart entry & start  
system .............................171 
3-3. Adjusting the seats 
Front seats .........................186 
Rear seats .........................188 
Head restraints ..................190 
3-4. Adjusting the steering  
wheel and mirrors 
Steering wheel ...................194 
Inside rear view mirror .......196 
Outside rear view  
mirrors .............................198 
3-5. Opening and closing  
the windows 
Power windows ..................201 
4-1. Before driving 
Driving the vehicle ............. 208 
Cargo and luggage............ 222 
Trailer towing..................... 223 
4-2. Driving procedures 
Engine (ignition) switch  
(vehicles without a smart  
entry & start system) ....... 233 
Engine (ignition) switch  
(vehicles with a smart 
entry & start system) ....... 236 
Multidrive ........................... 244 
Manual transmission ......... 250 
Turn signal lever................ 255 
Parking brake .................... 256 
Brake hold ......................... 262 
4-3. Operating the lights  
and wipers 
Headlight switch ................ 265 
Automatic High Beam ....... 271 
Fog light switch ................. 276 
Windshield wipers  
and washer ..................... 278 
Rear window wiper  
and washer ..................... 283 
4-4. Refueling 
Opening the fuel tank  
cap .................................. 285
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16Pictorial index
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■Instrument panel (left-hand drive vehicles)
Engine switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 233, 236 
Starting the engine/changing the positions*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 233 
Starting the engine/changing the modes*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 236 
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 681 
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 745 
Warning messages*3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 704 
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 244, 250 
Changing the shift position  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 244, 250 
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 683 
When the shift lever does not move*4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 248 
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 119 
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument cluster light . . . .  P. 119 
Warning lights/indicator lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 108 
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 693
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24Pictorial index
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■Instrument panel (right-hand drive vehicles)
Engine switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 233, 236 
Starting the engine/changing the positions*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 233 
Starting the engine/changing the modes*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 236 
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 681 
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 745 
Warning messages*3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 704 
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 244, 250 
Changing the shift position  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 244, 250 
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 683 
When the shift lever does not move*4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 248 
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 119 
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument cluster light . . . .  P. 119 
Warning lights/indicator lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 108 
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 693
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4-1. Before driving 
Driving the vehicle ............. 208 
Cargo and luggage ............ 222 
Trailer towing ..................... 223 
4-2. Driving procedures 
Engine (ignition) switch  
(vehicles without  
a smart entry & start 
system) ............................ 233 
Engine (ignition) switch  
(vehicles with a smart  
entry & start system)........ 236 
Multidrive ........................... 244 
Manual transmission.......... 250 
Turn signal lever ................ 255 
Parking brake .................... 256 
Brake hold ......................... 262 
4-3. Operating the lights  
and wipers 
Headlight switch ................ 265 
Automatic High Beam ........ 271 
Fog light switch .................. 276 
Windshield wipers  
and washer ...................... 278 
Rear window wiper  
and washer ...................... 283 
4-4. Refueling 
Opening the fuel tank  
cap ................................... 285 
4-5. Using the driving  
support systems 
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 290 
PCS (Pre-Collision  
System) ........................... 298 
LDA (Lane Departure  
Alert with steering 
control)............................. 315 
RSA (Road Sign Assist)..... 330 
Dynamic radar cruise  
control with full-speed 
range ............................... 336 
Dynamic radar cruise  
control .............................. 351 
Cruise control..................... 369 
Stop & Start system ........... 374 
Driving mode select  .......... 385 
Speed limiter ...................... 387 
BSM  
(Blind Spot Monitor) ......... 392 
• BSM function ................. 398
•RCTA function................ 403 
Toyota parking  
assist-sensor ................... 408 
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent  
Parking Assist System).... 420 
Driving assist systems ....... 462 
4-6. Driving tips 
Winter driving tips .............. 470 
     
        
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■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country 
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability 
of the correct fuel. ( P. 764) 
■  Idling time before engine stop*
To prevent damage to the turbocharger, allow the engine to idle immediately 
after high-speed driving or hill climbing.
*: Except Stop & Start system operation
Driving conditionIdling time 
Normal city driving or high-speed driving (at the 
highway speed limit or recommended speed) Not necessary 
Steep hill driving, continuous driving (race track 
driving, etc.) or towing a trailer 
Approximately  
1 minute
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. 
■ When starting the vehicle (vehicles with a Multidrive) 
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine 
running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping. 
     
        
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Trailer towing
◆Weight limits 
Check the allowable towing capacity, GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass), 
MPAC (Maximum Permissible Axle Capacity), and permissible 
drawbar load before towing. ( P. 762)
◆Towing hitch/bracket 
Toyota recommends the use of the Toyota hitch/bracket for your 
vehicle. Other products of a suitable nature and comparable quality 
may also be used.
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger carrying vehi- 
cle. Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling, per- 
formance, braking, durability, and fuel consumption. Your safety 
and satisfaction depend on the proper use of correct equipment
and cautious driving habits. For your safety and the safety of 
others, do not overload the vehicle or trailer. 
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in 
accordance with the trailer’s characteristics and operating con- 
ditions. 
Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction 
caused by towing a trailer for commercial purposes. 
Ask your local authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer for further details before towing,
as there are additional legal requirements in some countries. 
     
        
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■Total trailer weight and permissible drawbar load 
Total trailer weight
Weight of the trailer itself plus 
the trailer load should be within 
the maximum towing capacity.
Exceeding this weight is danger- 
ous. ( P. 762) 
When towing a trailer, use a fric- 
tion coupler or friction stabilizer
(sway control device).
Permissible drawbar load
Allocate the trailer load so that the drawbar load is greater than 25 kg 
(55.1 lb.) or 4% of the towing c apacity. Do not let the drawbar load 
exceed the indicated weight. ( P. 762)
Important points regarding trailer loads
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■Information tag (manufacturer’s label) 
Gross vehicle mass
The combined weight of the driver, passengers, luggage, towing hitch, 
total curb mass and drawbar load should not exceed the gross vehicle 
mass by more than 100 kg (220.5 lb.). Exceeding this weight is danger- 
ous.
Maximum permissible rear axle capacity
The weight borne by the rear axle should not exceed the maximum per-
missible rear axle capacity by 15% or more. Exceeding this weight is
dangerous.  
The values for towing capacity were derived from testing conducted at 
sea level. Take note that engine output and towing capacity will be
reduced at high altitudes.
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■ When the gross vehicle mass or maximum permissible axle capacity is 
exceeded 
Failing to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or 
serious injury. 
● Add an additional 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi) to the recommended 
tire inflation pressure value. ( P. 772)  
● Do not exceed the established speed limit for towing a trailer in built-up 
areas or 100 km/h (62 mph), whichever is the lower.