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■The meters and display illuminate 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. 
■ Outside temperature display 
● In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis- 
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change. 
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 25 km/h [16 mph]) 
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/ 
exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.) 
● When “--” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.  
Take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components 
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which 
indicates the maximum engine speed. 
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is 
in the red zone (“H”). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 756) 

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Operation of each component
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. 
■ Closing the windows 
● The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the 
operation for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation,
especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is 
possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in 
the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recommended to use
the window lock switch. ( P. 201) 
● When using the wireless remote control, key or mechanical key (P. 144) 
and operating the power windows, operate the power window after check- 
ing to make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of 
their body parts caught in the side window. Also do not let a child operate
side window by the wireless remote control, key or mechanical key. It is 
possible for children and other passengers to get caught in the power win- 
dow. 
● When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit 
the vehicle along with the child. T here may be accidental operation, due to 
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.
● Check to make sure that all passengers 
do not have any part of their body in a 
position where it could be caught when 
a side window is being operated. 

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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. 
■ When driving the vehicle 
● Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel- 
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.  
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake 
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident. 
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi-
culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly. 
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the 
vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-
tor pedals properly. 
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake 
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident. 
● Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.  
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot 
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby. 
● During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. 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.  
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way:  P. 681 
● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving 
down a steep hill.  
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 244, 250) 
● Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or 
outside rear view mirrors while driving. 
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control. 
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body 
are not outside the vehicle. 
● Do not drive the vehicle off-road.  
This is not an AWD vehicle designed fo r off-road driving. Proceed with all 
due caution if it becomes unavoidable to drive off-road. 
● Do not drive across a river or through other bodies of water.  
This may cause electric/electronic components to short circuit, damage 
the engine or cause other serious damage to the vehicle. 

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Driving
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. 
■ If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear indicators) 
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by any authorized Toyota 
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as
possible.  
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed. 
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle w hen the wear limits of the brake pads 
and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded. 
■ When the vehicle is stopped 
● Do not race the engine.  
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P (Multidrive) or N, the vehicle may 
accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, causing an accident. 
● On vehicles with a Multidrive, in order to prevent accidents due to the vehi- 
cle rolling away, always keep depressing the brake pedal while the engine 
is running, and apply the parking brake as necessary. 
● If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused 
by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal 
and securely apply the parking brake as needed. 
● Avoid revving or racing the engine.  
Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause 
the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible
material is nearby. 

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Driving
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NOTICE
■If you get a flat tire while driving  
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering 
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi- 
cle. 
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle. 
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations. 
● The vehicle will lean abnormally. 
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 710, 730) 
■ When encountering flooded roads 
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain, etc. Doing so may 
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle: 
● Engine stalling 
● Short in electrical components 
● Engine damage caused by water immersion 
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be 
sure to have any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer check the following: 
● Brake function 
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, tran- 
saxle, transfer (AWD models), rear differential (AWD models), etc. 
● Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft (AWD models), bearings and 
suspension joints (where possible), and the function of all joints, bearings,
etc. 

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■Important points regarding stability 
Vehicle movement resulting from uneven road surfaces and strong 
crosswinds will affect handling. The vehicle may also be rocked by 
passing buses or large trucks. Frequently check behind when mov- 
ing alongside such vehicles. As soon as such vehicle movement 
occurs, immediately start to decelerate smoothly by slowly applying 
the brakes. Always steer the vehicle straight ahead while braking.
■Passing other vehicles 
Consider the total combined length of your vehicle and trailer and 
ensure that the vehicle-to-vehicle distance is sufficient before exe- 
cuting lane changes.
■Transmission information
Multidrive 
To maintain engine braking efficiency and charging system perfor- 
mance when using engine braking, do not use the transmission in 
D, must be in M and select gear step 4 or lower. ( P. 246)
Manual transmission 
Refrain from driving in 6th gear to maintain the effectiveness of 
engine braking and to maintain charging system performance.
■If the engine overheats 
Towing a loaded trailer up a long, steep incline in temperatures 
exceeding 30 C (85F) may result in the engine overheating. If the 
engine coolant temperature gauge indicates that the engine is over- 
heating, turn the air conditioning off immediately, leave the road and 
stop the vehicle in a safe place. ( P. 756)
■When parking the vehicle 
Always place wheel chocks under the wheels of both the vehicle 
and trailer. Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P 
(Multidrive) and 1 or R (manual transmission). 

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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a  
smart entry & start system)
Check that the parking brake is set. 
Check that the shift lever is in P (Multidrive) or N (manual transmis- 
sion). 
Firmly depress the brake pedal (Multidrive) or clutch pedal (manual 
transmission). 
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the engine. 
“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.
Starting the engine
Changing the engine switch positions
1
2
3
4
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2
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Driving
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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. 
■ Caution when driving 
Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position while driving. If, in an 
emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn
the engine switch only to the “ACC” pos ition to stop the engine. An accident 
may result if the engine is stopped while driving. ( P. 681)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge 
Do not leave the engine switch in the  “ACC” or “ON” position for long peri- 
ods of time without the engine running. 
■ When starting the engine 
● Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may 
overheat the starter and wiring system. 
● Do not race a cold engine. 
● If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi- 
cle checked by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.