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■S mode 
When the shift range is 4 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the 
shift range to 6. 
■ Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer 
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 is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.) 
■ Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode (vehicles 
with automatic air conditioning system) 
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the 
air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency ( P. 505). To improve air 
conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode. 
■ Deactivation of the driving mode 
● Eco drive mode will not be canceled until the “ECO MODE” switch is 
pressed, even if the engine is turned off after driving in Eco drive mode. 
● Power mode will be canceled if the engine is turned off after driving in power 
mode. 
■ When driving with cruise control activated (if equipped) 
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine 
braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control will not be 
canceled. 
● While driving in S mode, downshifting to 5 or 4. (P. 280) 
● When switching the driving mode to power mode while driving in D.  
( P. 279) 
■ Shift lock system 
The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift 
lever in starting. 
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in the 
“ON” position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON
mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system) and the brake pedal is being 
depressed. 

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Cruise control
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the 
accelerator pedal. 
Indicators 
Cruise control switch 
Press the “ON-OFF” button to 
activate the cruise control.
Cruise control indicator will come 
on. 
Press the button again to deacti- 
vate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate the 
vehicle to the desired speed, 
and push the lever down to set 
the speed.
“SET” indicator will come on. 
The vehicle speed at the moment 
the lever is released becomes the 
set speed.
: If equipped
Summary of functions
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Setting the vehicle speed
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■Cruise control can be set when 
● The shift lever is in the D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected. (vehi- 
cles with automatic transmission) 
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 40 km/h (25 mph). 
■ Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed 
● The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed 
resumes. 
● Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased 
by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the
lever down to set the new speed. 
■ Automatic cruise control cancelation 
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following 
situations: 
● Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 16 km/h (10 mph) below 
the preset vehicle speed. 
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained. 
● Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 40 km/h (25 mph). 
● VSC is activated. (if equipped) 
● 4WD models: The front-wheel drive control switch is switched between H2 
and H4. 
● TRC or A-TRC is activated for a period of time. 
● When the VSC, TRC or A-TRC system is turned off. (if equipped) 
■ If the warning message for the cruise control is shown on the multi- 
information display 
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press 
the button again to reactivate the system. 
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels imme- 
diately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control
system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or 
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. 

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WARNING
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake 
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use. 
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control 
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations. 
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting 
in death or serious injury. 
● In heavy traffic 
● On roads with sharp bends 
● On winding roads 
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow 
● On steep hills 
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill. 
● When your vehicle is towing a trailer (models for model code destination 
W*) or during emergency towing
*: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model 
your vehicle is. ( P.  1 1 ) 

710Alphabetical index
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Child safety ................................ 64 
Airbag precautions .................. 47
Battery precautions ....... 558, 652
Child restraint system ............. 65 
How your child should  
wear the seat belt ................. 42
Installing child restraints.... 81, 90
Power window lock 
switch.................................. 233
Power window precautions ... 235
Rear door child-protectors .... 177 
Removed key battery  
precautions ......................... 577
Seat belt precautions .............. 44
Seat heater precautions ........ 509
Child-protectors ....................... 177
Cleaning............................ 534, 537 
Aluminum wheels .................. 535 
Exterior.................................. 534
Interior ................................... 537
Seat belts .............................. 538
Clock ......................................... 523
Clutch........................................ 687 
Coat hooks ............................... 527 
Condenser ................................ 554
Console box ............................. 515
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 654
Cruise control .......................... 348 
Cup holders .............................. 516 
Curtain shield airbags ............... 45 
DAC ........................................... 395 
Daytime running light  
system .................................... 296
Deck hooks .............................. 521
Defogger
Outside rear view 
mirrors ........................ 493, 502 
Rear window ................. 493, 502 
Windshield .................... 493, 502
Differential
Oil ......................................... 687
Dimension ................................ 662
Display
LDA (Lane Departure  
Alert)................................... 344 
Multi-information 
display ........................ 137, 141
Trip information ............. 138, 143
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 543
Doors 
Door glasses ......................... 232 
Door lock............................... 174
Open door warning light........ 614
Outside rear view mirrors...... 229
Rear door child-protectors .... 177
Side doors............................. 174 
Downhill assist control  
system .................................... 395
DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) 
system .................................... 398
Warning message ................. 622
Driver’s seat belt  
reminder light ........................ 614 
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 241
Correct posture ....................... 38
Procedures ........................... 238
Winter drive tips .................... 402
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Snow tires................................. 402 
“SOS” button ........................... 528
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 689 
Storage location .................... 625 
Spark plug ................................ 684
Specifications .......................... 662
Speedometer ............................ 133
Steering
Column lock release ..... 268, 274
Fluid ...................................... 689 
Steering wheel 
Adjustment ............................ 226
Audio switches ...................... 414
Heated steering wheel .......... 509
Meter control switches .......... 142
Stop & Start system................. 377 
Stop lights 
Replacing light bulbs ............. 594
Wattage................................. 691
Storage feature ........................ 514
Storage precautions ................ 514
Stuck 
If your vehicle becomes  
stuck ................................... 658
Sun visors ................................ 522
Switch
Audio remote control 
switches*............................ 414 
Cruise control switch ............. 348 
“DISP” button ........................ 138
Door lock switch .................... 176
Emergency flashers switch ... 600
Engine switch ................ 266, 269
Fog light switch ..................... 299 
Front-wheel drive control  
switch.................................. 363
Heated steering wheel 
switch.................................. 509
Heater idle up switch............. 494 
Ignition switch ............... 266, 269 
LDA (Lane Departure 
Alert)................................... 337
Light switches ....................... 292 
Meter control switches .......... 142 
Outside rear view mirror 
switches.............................. 229
Power door lock switch ......... 176
Power window switch............ 232
Rear differential lock 
switch ................................. 373 
Rear window and outside  
rear view mirror 
defoggers switch ........ 493, 502
Seat heater switches ............ 509
“SOS” button ......................... 528
Talk switch*
Telephone switches*............ 456
Window lock switch............... 233
Windshield wipers and 
washer switch ..................... 302 
Tachometer .............................. 133 
Tailgate ..................................... 181
Tail lights 
Light switch ........................... 292 
Replacing light bulbs............. 594
Wattage ................................ 691
Talk switch*
Telephone switches*.............. 456
Theft deterrent system 
Alarm .................................... 119 
Engine immobilizer system ..... 95
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data ................. 689
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*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.