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1-1. Key informationKeys ......................................  32
1-2. Opening, closing and  locking the doors and 
trunk
Smart entry &  start system ........................  35
Wireless remote control ........  52
Doors ....................................  57
Trunk.....................................  60
1-3. Adjustable components  (seats, mirrors, steering 
wheel)
Front seats ............................  66
Rear seats ............................  69
Head restraints .....................  71
Seat belts ..............................  73
Steering wheel ......................  80
Anti-glare inside rear view  mirror ..................................  81
Outside rear view mirrors......  82
1-4. Opening and closing the  windows
Power windows .....................  85
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .....  89 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system................................  93
Double locking system .......  102
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture .......  104
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint 
System airbag) .................  106
Child restraint systems .......  136
Installing child restraints .....  145
Airbag manual on-off  system..............................  155
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle ..............  160
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a 
smart entry & 
start system) ....................  174
Engine (ignition) switch  (vehicles without a 
smart entry & 
start system) ....................  183
Automatic transmission ......  186
Manual Transmission .........  193
Turn signal lever.................  197
Parking brake .....................  198
Horn ...................................  199
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Before driving
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Rear seats
■Seat dust cover
Always remove the seat dust cover that may be attached at the time of pur-
chase before using the seat.
WARNING
■When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P (automatic transmissi on) or N (manual transmission).
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the trunk while driv-
ing.
● Do not allow children to enter the trunk.
The seatbacks of the rear seats can be folded down.
Press the seatback lock
release buttons and fold the
seatback down.
Press the button until the lock
is released.
To return the seatbacks to its
original position, lift it up until it
locks. 

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ............  160
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a 
smart entry & 
start system) ...................  174
Engine (ignition) switch  (vehicles without a 
smart entry & 
start system) ...................  183
Automatic transmission ....  186
Manual Transmission .......  193
Turn signal lever ...............  197
Parking brake ...................  198
Horn ..................................  199
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..........  200
Indicators and warning lights ...............................  204
Multi-information display  (monochrome display) ....  210
Multi-information display  (color display) .................  215 2-3. Operating the lights and 
windshield wipers
Headlight switch................ 231
Fog light switch .................  237
Windshield wipers and  washer ............................  238
2-4. Using other driving  systems
Cruise control....................  241
Driving assist systems ...... 246
Hill-start assist control.......  253
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ...........  257
Winter driving tips ............. 259
Trailer towing ....................  263 

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing:
■ Starting the engine
→P. 174, 183
■ Driving
Vehicles with an automatic transmission With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. 
(→ P. 186)
Release the parking brake. ( →P. 198)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle. 
Vehicles with a manual transmission While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to 1. 
(→ P. 193) 
Release the parking brake. ( →P. 198)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle. 
■ Stopping
Vehicles with an automatic transmission With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal. 
If necessary, set the parking brake. 
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to P or N. ( →P. 186)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake
pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to N. (
→P. 193) 
STEP 1 
STEP 2 
STEP 3 
STEP 1 
STEP 2 
STEP 3 
STEP 1 
STEP 2 
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Parking the vehicle
Vehicles with an automatic transmission With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to P. ( →P. 186)
Set the parking brake. ( →P. 198)
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the
engine.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake
pedal.
Shift the shift lever to N. ( →P. 193)
Set the parking brake. ( →P. 198)
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: 
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the
engine.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: 
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R and block the
wheels as needed.
STEP 1 
STEP 2 
STEP 3 
STEP 4 
STEP 5 
STEP 1 
STEP 2 
STEP 3 
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Starting off on a steep uphill
Vehicles with an automatic transmission Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever
to D. 
Gently depress the accelerator pedal. 
Release the parking brake. 
Vehicles with a manual transmission With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to 1. 
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal. 
Release the parking brake. 
■When starting off on an uphill
When enabled, the hill-start assist control can operate. ( →P. 253)
■ Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
STEP 1 
STEP 2 
STEP 3 
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WARNING
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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
that could result in death or serious injury.
• 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 acceler-
ator 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.
● On vehicles with an automatic transmission, do not let the vehicle roll
backward while the shift lever is in a driving position, or roll forward while
the shift lever is in R. 
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering
performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
● If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and
check that the trunk is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehicle can
cause driver drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a serious
health hazard. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional immedi-
ately.
● On vehicles with a manual transmission, do not shift the shift lever to R
while the vehicle is moving forward. 
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to a driving position while the vehicle is moving
backward. 
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
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WARNING
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On vehicles with a manual transmission, do not release the clutch pedal
too quickly. Doing so may propel the vehicle forward, possibly causing an
accident.
● Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is
selected.
● 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. 469
● 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. 187, 193)
● Do not adjust the position 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 that can cause accidents,
resulting in death or serious injury.
● Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.