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2204-1. Before driving
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NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle (vehicles with a Multidrive) 
● Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during 
driving, as this may restrain the engine output. 
● Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake 
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill. 
■ When driving the vehicle (vehicles with a manual transmission) 
● Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during 
driving, as this may restrain the engine output. 
● Do not shift gears unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. After shifting, 
do not release the clutch pedal abruptly. Doing so may damage the clutch,
transmission and gears. 
● Observe the following to prevent the clutch from being damaged. 
• Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.  
Doing so may cause clutch trouble. 
• Do not use any gear other than the 1st gear when starting off and mov- 
ing forward. 
Doing so may damage the clutch. 
• Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill 
grade. 
Doing so may damage the clutch. 
● Do not shift the shift lever to R when the vehicle is still moving. Doing so 
may damage the clutch, transmission and gears. 
■ When parking the vehicle (vehicles with a Multidrive) 
Always set the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so 
may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if 
the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed. 
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts 
● Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for 
an extended period of time.  
Doing so may damage the power steering motor. 
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid 
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.  
● Make sure to idle the engine immediately after high-load driving. Stop the 
engine only after the turbocharger has cooled down. 
Failure to do so may cause damage to the turbocharger. 
         
        
        
     
        
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2404-2. Driving procedures
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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 or IGNI- 
TION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the
shift lever in P, the engine switch will automatically turn off.  
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 prevent 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. 
■ Electronic key battery depletion 
 P. 148 
■ Conditions affecting operation 
 P. 174 
■ Notes for the entry function 
 P. 175 
■ If the engine does not start 
● The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P.  8 7 ) 
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer  or Toyota authorized repairer, or any 
reliable repairer. 
● Vehicles with a Multidrive: Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The 
engine may not start if the shift lever is displaced out of P. 
“Shift to P position to Start.” will be displayed on the multi-information dis- 
play. 
■ 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. 
■ When the steering lock cannot be released 
“Push ENGINE Switch while Turning The 
Steering Wheel in Either  Direction.” will be 
displayed on the multi-information display.  
Check that the shift lever is set in P (Multi- 
drive). Press the engine switch while turn-
ing the steering wheel left and right. 
         
        
        
     
        
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2424-2. Driving procedures
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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 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. 
■ 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. 681) 
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. 
● If the engine switch is operated while the vehicle is running, a warning 
message will be shown on the multi-information display and a buzzer 
sounds. 
● Vehicles with a Multidrive: When restarting the engine after it was turned 
off while driving, shift the shift lever to N and press the engine switch. 
● Vehicles with a manual transmission: When restarting the engine after it 
was turned off while driving, shift the shift lever to N, depress the clutch
pedal and press the engine switch. 
         
        
        
     
        
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3864-5. Using the driving support systems
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■Driving modes 
● “NORMAL” mode 
Provides an optimal balance of fuel economy, quietness, and 
dynamic performance. Suitable for city driving. 
● “SPORT” mode 
Controls the transmission and engine to provide quick, powerful 
acceleration. This mode also changes the steering feel, making it 
suitable for when agile driving response is desired, such as when 
driving on roads with many curves.
When sport mode is selected, the “SPORT” indicator will illuminate 
on the multi-information display.
● “ECO” mode 
Helps the driver accelerate in an eco-friendly manner and 
improve fuel economy through moderate throttle characteristics 
and by controlling the operation of the air conditioning system 
(heating/cooling).
When Eco mode is selected, the “ECO  MODE” indicator will illumi- 
nate on the multi-information display. 
While the air conditioning is being used, the system automatically 
switches to air conditioning eco mode ( P. 573), allowing for driving 
that leads to even better fuel economy.
■ When canceling “ECO” mode/ “SPORT” mode 
● Select the drive mode again. Also, “SPORT” mode will be canceled auto- 
matically when the engine switch is turned off. 
● However, “NORMAL” mode and “ECO” mode will not be canceled automati- 
cally until another drive mode is selected, even if the engine switch is turned
off. 
         
        
        
     
        
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4494-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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“IPA Cancelled, Take 
Over.”
The S-IPA switch was
turned off.
Turn the S-IPA switch
on.
The power steering 
temporarily over- 
heated.
Turn the engine switch 
off, wait for a little 
while, and then start 
the engine again.
The vehicle moved
during exit parallel 
parking assist opera- 
tions and before the
automatic steering 
started.
Manually park the vehi-
cle or redo the opera- 
tions with the correct
procedures.
The shift lever was
shifted to a position
other than R after the 
automatic steering 
began and before the
vehicle enters a park- 
ing space.
Park the vehicle manu-
ally or detect another 
parking space.
The shift lever was
shifted to R during 
detection of a parking 
space.
Park the vehicle manu-
ally or detect another 
parking space.
Vehicle is shifted to P 
(Multidrive). Otherwise 
the S-IPA switch turned 
on as parallel parking
started with shift lever 
in P (Multidrive) or R.
Park the vehicle manu- 
ally or detect another
parking space.
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“IPA Unavailable.”
The power steering is 
temporarily overheat-
ing.
Turn the engine switch 
off, wait for a little 
while, and then start
the engine again.
The engine has not
been started.Start the engine.
The exit parallel park-
ing assist is operated 
with obstacles on the 
left and right sides or
an obstacle on the side 
where the turn signal 
lamp is on.
Use the exit parallel 
parking assist with no 
obstacles on the park-
ing side.
The battery has been
removed and rein-
stalled.
Drive the vehicle
straight ahead for 
5 seconds or more at a 
speed of approxi-
mately 35 km/h 
(22 mph) or higher.
Possible system mal- 
function.
Have the vehicle
inspected by any 
authorized Toyota 
retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any 
reliable repairer.
A sensor may be dirty 
or covered with snow or 
ice.
In such cases, clearing 
the sensor should
return the system to 
normal.
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Driving assist systems
◆ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) 
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, 
or if the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface
◆Brake assist 
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal 
is depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation
◆VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) 
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or 
turning on slippery road surfaces
◆VSC+ (Vehicle Stability Control+) 
Provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRC, VSC and EPS. 
Helps to maintain directional stability when swerving on slippery 
road surfaces by controlling steering performance.
◆TRC (Traction Control) 
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from 
spinning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
◆Hill-start assist control 
Helps to reduce the backward movement of the vehicle when start- 
ing on an uphill
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following 
systems operate automatically in response to various driving 
situations. Be aware, however, that these systems are supple- 
mentary and should not be relied upon too heavily when operat-
ing the vehicle.  
         
        
        
     
        
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Driving
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◆Dynamic Torque Control AWD system (AWD models) 
Automatically switches from front-wheel drive to four-wheel drive 
(AWD) according to the driving conditions, helping to ensure reli- 
able handling and stability. Examples of conditions where the sys- 
tem will switch to AWD are when cornering, going uphill, starting off 
or accelerating, and when the road surface is slippery due to snow, 
rain, etc.
◆EPS (Electric Power Steering)  
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to 
turn the steering wheel 
◆Trailer Sway Control 
Helps the driver to control trailer sway by selectively applying brake 
pressure for individual wheels and reducing driving torque when 
trailer sway is detected. 
The slip indicator light will flash 
while the TRC/VSC systems are 
operating.
When the TRC/VSC systems are operating