
1694-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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Vehicles with a multi-information display
Continuously variable transmission: Check that the shift lever is set
in P. Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Manual transmission: Check that t he shift lever is set in N. Firmly
depress the clutch pedal.
 will be displayed on the multi-information display. 
If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be started.
Press the engine switch.
The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal (continuously variable trans-
mission) or clutch pedal (manual
transmission) until the engine is
completely started.
The engine can be started from
any engine switch mode.
Stop the vehicle.
Continuously variable transmissi on: Shift the shift lever to P.
Manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to N.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 187)
Press the engine switch.
Vehicles with a drive monitor  display: Release the brake pedal
(continuously variable  transmission) or clutch pedal (manual trans-
mission) and check that the smart ke y system indicator light (green)
is off.
Vehicles with a multi-information display: Release the brake pedal
(continuously variable  transmission) or clutch pedal (manual trans-
mission) and check that “POWER  ON” on the multi-information dis-
play is off.
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Stopping the engine
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1724-2. Driving procedures
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If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P,
the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to
ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the
switch off:
Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Vehicles with a drive monitor display
Check that the smart key system  indicator light (green) flashes
slowly and then press the engine switch once.
Check that the smart key system indicator light (green) is off.
Vehicles with a mult i-information display
Check that “POWER ON” and “TURN POWER OFF” are displayed
alternately on the multi-informat ion display and then press the
engine switch once.
Check that “POWER ON” and “T URN POWER OFF” on the multi-
information display are off.
n Auto power off function
Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI-
TION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with th\
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shift lever in P, the engine switch will automatically turn off. However, this
function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle
with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long peri-
ods of time when the engine is not running.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI-
TION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour, the engine
switch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely pre-
vent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long periods of time when the
engine is not running.
When stopping the engine with the  shift lever in a position other
than P (vehicles with a continuously variable transmission)
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Driving
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Electronic key battery depletion
P.  9 9
n Conditions affecting operation
P.  1 1 9
n Notes for the entry function
P. 120
n If the engine does not start
lThe engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 66)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
l Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission: Check that the shift lever
is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the shift lever is displaced
out of P.
Vehicles with a drive monitor display
The smart key system indicator light (green) will flash quickly. 
Vehicles with a multi-information display
“SHIFT TO P POSITION TO START” will be displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display.
n Steering lock
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the
engine switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.
n When the steering lock cannot be released
Vehicles with a manual transmission: Press the engine switch while turning
the steering wheel left and right.
n Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.
In this case, refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the
steering lock motor will resume functioning. Vehicles with a drive monitor display: The
smart key system indicator light (green)
will flash quickly. 
Vehicles with a multi-information display:
“STEERING LOCK ACTIVE” will be dis-
played on the multi-information display. 
Vehicles with a continuously variable
transmission: Check that the shift lever is
set in P. Press the engine switch while
turning the steering wheel left and right. 

1744-2. Driving procedures
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When the smart key system indicator light flashes in yellow (vehicles
with a drive monitor display)
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
n When “CHECK SMART KEY SYSTEM”  will be displayed on the multi-
information display (vehicles with a multi-information display)
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
n If the electronic key battery is depleted
P. 469
n Operation of the engine switch
lWhen operating the engine switch, one short, firm press is enough. If the
switch is pressed improperly, the engine may not start or the engine switch
mode may not change. It is not necessary to press and hold the switch.
l If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the engine
switch off, the engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine
switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the engine.
n If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting
P. 535
CAUTION
nWhen starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
n Caution while driving
If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the
steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
n Stopping the engine in an emergency
If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle,
press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly
3 times or more in succession. ( P. 489)
However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emer-
gency. 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. 

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Driving
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*: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D fornormal driving.
Press the switch.
Suitable for enhancing the fuel
economy, because the torque cor-
responding to the accelerator
pedal depression amount can be
generated more smoothly than it is
in normal conditions and the oper-
ation of the air conditioning system
(heating/cooling) will be minimized.
Press the switch again to return to
normal mode.
n When driving with cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate while downshifting to S because
cruise control will not be canceled. ( P. 201)
n If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 534
Shift position purpose
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*
SEngine braking
BMaximum engine braking
Eco drive mode (if equipped)
CAUTION
nWhen driving on slippery road surfaces
Be careful of downshifting and sudden acceleration, as this could result in
the vehicle skidding to the side or spinning. 

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Driving
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*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D fornormal driving.
*2: Selecting gear step using the M position achieves suitable engine brakingforces by operating the shift lever.
Press the switch.
For powerful acceleration and driv-
ing in mountainous regions.
Press the switch again to return to
normal mode.
To drive in temporary gear steps selection mode, operate the “-” and
“+” paddle shift switches. The gear  steps can then be selected by
operating the “-” and “+” paddle shift switches. By selecting gear step
using paddle shift switches, you  can control engine braking forces.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The selected gear step, from D1 to
D7, will be displayed in the meter.
To return to normal D position driv-
ing, the “+” paddle shift switch must
be held down for a period of time.
Shift position purpose
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
M7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode driving*2 
( P. 182)
Sport mode
Temporarily engaged gear steps selection mode in the D posi-
tion
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1944-3. Operating the lights and wipers
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)n
Battery-saving function
In the following conditions, the headlights and the other remaining lights will
go off automatically after 20 minutes in order to prevent the vehicle battery
from being discharged:
lThe headlights and/or tail lights are on.
l Vehicles without a smart key system: The engine switch is in the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position.
l Vehicles with a smart key system: The engine switch is turned to ACCES-
SORY mode or turned off.
This function will be canceled in any of the following situations:
l Vehicles without a smart key system: When the engine switch is turned to
the “ON” position.
l Vehicles with a smart key system: When the engine switch is turned to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
l When the light switch is operated
l When the door or trunk is opened or closed
n Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed. 
(Customizable features:  P. 576)
NOTICE
nTo prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not
running. 

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the
accelerator pedal. Indicators
Cruise control switch
Press the “ON-OFF” button to
activate the cruise control. 
Cruise control indicator will come
on.
Press the button again to deacti-
vate the cruise control. 
Accelerate or decelerate the
vehicle to the desired speed,
and push the lever down to set
the speed.
“SET” indicator will come on. 
The vehicle speed at the moment
the lever is released becomes the
set speed.
Cruise control
: If equipped
Summary of functions
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Setting the vehicle speed
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