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Multi-mode manual transmission
*1: The most appropriate gear position is automatically selected according to
operation of the accelerator pedal and vehicle speed.
*2: A gear position must be selected manually. However, the gear position
may automatically be changed down optimally according to vehicle speed.
: If equipped
Shifting the shift lever
Shift position uses
Shift positionFunction
RReversing
NNeutral or starting the engine
EEasy (E) mode driving*1
MManual (M) mode driving*2 ( P. 164)
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The Gear Shift Indicator is a guide to help the driver achieve improved
fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions within limits of engine
performance.
Upshifting
Downshifting
Gear Shift Indicator operates only
M mode.
■ Maximum allowable speeds
Observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear when maxi-
mum acceleration is necessary.
km/h (mph)
■ Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer (in E mode [when the paddle
shift switch is operated] or M mode)
To help ensure safety and driving per formance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever or paddle shift switch is operated. (The
warning buzzer will sound twice.)
■ Reverse warning buzzer
When shifting into R, a buzzer will sound to inform the driver that the shift
lever is in R.
Gear Shift Indicator
1
2
Gear positionMaximum speed
143 (27)
280 (50)
3133 (83)
4158 (98)
5—
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■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted
● With the shift lever in N
Depress the brake pedal to shift the shift lever. If the shift lever cannot be
shifted with your foot on the brake, there may be a problem with the shift
lock system. ( P. 428)
● With the shift lever in a position other than N
P. 428
■ If the driver’s door is opened when the shift lever is in a position other
than N and the engine is running
A buzzer will sound. Close the driver’s door.
■ If the parking brake is set when the shift lever is in a position other than
N with engine running
● When the driver’s door is opened
A buzzer will sound and the gear position will automatically change to N in
10 seconds.
● When the driver’s door is closed
A buzzer will sound and the gear position will automatically change to N in
90 seconds.
■ If the M indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to M
This may indicate a malfunction in the multi-mode manual transmission sys-
tem. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional immediately.
(In this situation, the vehicle will operate as if the shift lever is in E.)
■ If the N indicator is flashing
● When shifting the shift lever:
Shift the shift lever to N. Wait a few seconds and shift the shift lever to the
desired position.
● When the engine is turned off:
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position and shift the shift lever to N, and
then to the desired position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode and shift the shift lever to N,
and then to the desired position.
If the indicator still blinks after the above operations, shift the shift lever to N
and start the engine. Then, shift the shift lever to the desired position.
■ If the N indicator is flashing and the warning buzzer is beeping
Shift the shift lever to N, and then to E, M or R.
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Manual transmission
Fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever, and
then release it slowly.
If it is difficult to shift in reverse, shift the shift lever to N, release the clutch
pedal momentarily, and then try again.
The Gear Shift Indicator is a guide to help the driver achieve improved
fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions within limits of engine
performance.
Upshifting
Downshifting
: If equipped
Shifting the shift lever
Gear Shift Indicator
1
2
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■Gear Shift Indicator display
The Gear Shift Indicator may not be displayed when your foot is placed on
the clutch pedal.
■ Maximum downshifting speed
Observe the downshifting speeds in the following table to prevent over-
revving the engine.
km/h (mph)
Shift positionMaximum speed
1KR engineHM01 engine
152 (32)51 (32)
297 (60)97 (60)
3142 (88)137 (85)
4170 (106)
WARNING
■ Gear Shift Indicator display
For safety, the driver should not look only at the display. Refer to the display
when it is safe to do so while consi dering actual traffic and road conditions.
Failure to do so may lead to an accident.
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Turn signal lever
Right turn
Lane change to the right (push
and hold the lever partway)
The right hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.
Lane change to the left (push
and hold the lever partway)
The left hand signals will flash until
you release the lever.
Left turn
■ Turn signals can be operated 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 switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Operating instructions
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3
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Headlight switch
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
Vehicles without a daytime
running light system: Off
Vehicles with a daytime run-
ning light system: The day-
time running lights turn on.
(P. 174)
The front position, tail,
license plate and instru-
ment panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn on.
(If equipped)
Vehicles without a smart
entry & start system: The
headlights and all the
lights listed above (except
daytime running lights)
turn on and off automati-
cally (when the engine
switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion.)
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: The headlights and
all the lights listed above (except daytime running lights) turn
on and off automatically (when the engine switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode.)
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Operating instructions
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This system allows the headlights to be turned on for 30 seconds
when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position (vehicles
without a smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with a smart
entry & start system).
Pull the lever toward you and
release it with the light switch is in
or after turning the
engine switch to the “LOCK” posi-
tion (vehicles without a smart
entry & start system) or off (vehi-
cles with a smart entry & start sys-
tem).
Pull the lever toward you and release it again to turn off the lights.
■ Daytime running light system (if equipped)
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the
daytime running lights turn on automatic ally whenever the engine is started.
Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
■ Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
■ Automatic light off system (if equipped)
● When the light switch is in or :
The headlights and front fog lights turn off after the engine switch is turned
to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without a smart entry & start system) or off
(vehicles with a smart entry & start system).
● When the light switch is in :
The headlights and all lights turn off after the engine switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position (vehicles without a smart entry & start system) or off (vehi-
cles with a smart entry & start system).
Follow me home system (if equipped)
The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the
windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.