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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
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Deactivating the front passenger airbag
Vehicles without smart entry &
start system: Insert the key into
the cylinder and turn to the
“OFF” position.
The “OFF” indicator light turns on
(only when the engine switch is in
the “ON” position).
Vehicles with smart entry & start
system: Insert the mechanical
key into the cylinder and rotate to
the “OFF” position.
The “OFF” indicator light turns on
(only when the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON
mode).
■ “PASSENGER AIRBAG” indicator information
If any of the following problems occurs, it is possible that there is a malfunc-
tion in the system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
● Neither “ON” nor “OFF” comes on.
● The indicator does not change when the airbag manual on-off switch is
switched to the “ON” or “OFF” position.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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■ Parking the vehicle
Multidrive
With the shift lever in “D” or “M”, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 219)
Shift the shift lever to “P”. ( P. 208)
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. 219)
Shift the shift lever to “N”. ( P. 214)
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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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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■ Engine (ignition) switch
“LOCK”
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed.
(Vehicles with a Multidrive: The
key can be removed only when
the shift lever is in “P”.)
“ACC”
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
“ON”
All electrical components can
be used.
“START”
For starting the engine.

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■ When the steering lock cannot be released
■ If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 124)
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
■ Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened, while the key is in the “LOCK”
or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key.
WARNING
■ When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not press the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Caution while driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
If in an emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving,
turn the engine switch only to the “ACC” position. ( P. 613)
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK”
position. To free it, turn the key while turn-
ing the steering wheel slightly in either
direction.

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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with 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” modes.
■ Starting the engine
Multidrive
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indicator turns green.
Press the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch.
The engine can be started
from any “ENGINE START
STOP” switch mode.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the engine is com-
pletely started. The engine will
crank until it starts or for up to
30 seconds, whichever is less.

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■ Auto power off function
Vehicles with a Multidrive
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes with
the shift lever in “P”, the “ENGINE START STOP” switch will automatically
turn off.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes, the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch will automatically turn off.
■ “ENGINE START STOP” switch operation
When operating the “ENGINE START STOP” switch, push it quickly and
firmly. If the switch is not pushed firmly, the mode may not change or the
engine may not start. Furthermore, if the switch is pushed quickly and firmly,
there is no need to hold it down.
■ Electronic key battery depletion
 P. 4 7
■ When the electronic key battery is discharged
 P. 600
■ Conditions affecting operation
 P. 6 3
■ Note for the smart entry & start system
 P. 4 7
WARNING
■When 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.

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3-3. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
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■ Illuminated entry system
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch posi-
tion, whether the doors are locked/ unlocked, and whether the doors are
open/closed.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to “ENGINE START STOP”
switch mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are
locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are open/closed.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
If the interior lights remain on when the engine switch is turned off, the
lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
If the interior lights remain on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
is turned off, the lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
■ Customization that can be configured at any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Settings (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 640)
Personal/interior lights

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3-4. Using the storage features
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Glove box
Glove box without lock function
Pull up the lever to open the
glove box.
Glove box with lock function
Pull up the lever to open the glove box.
The glove box can be locked and unlocked by using the key (vehi-
cles without smart entry & start system) or the mechanical key
(vehicles with smart entry & start system).
Unlock
Lock
Open
■ Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
Glove box