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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
Starting on a steep uphillWith the brake pedal depressed, firmly set the parking brake
and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing.
■ Starting the engine ( →P. 158)
■ Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (→ P. 161)
Release the parking brake. ( →P. 166)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to P or N. ( →P. 161)
■Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( →P. 166)
Shift the shift lever to P. ( →P. 161)
When parking on a hill, if necessary, block the wheels.
Turn the engine switch off to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
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2-1. Driving procedures
2
When driving
■
Turning the key from ACC to LOCK
■ Steering lock release
■ If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( →P. 105)
■ Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened, while the engine switch is in
the ACC or LOCK position to remind you to remove the key.
CAUTION
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Caution while driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the LOCK position.
If in an emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving,
turn the engine switch only to the ACC position.
Shift the shift lever to P.
(→P. 161)
Push in the key and turn to the
LOCK position.
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the LOCK posi-
tion. To free it, turn the key while turning
the steering wheel slightly in either direc-
tion.
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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
Feature customization
The vehicle can be customized while the vehicle is stopped.
Press the SETUP button to select the item you want to cus-
tomize unit.
Press the SELECT RESET butto n to customize the items.
ItemsScreen textSelect in this order
To select Unit A
or Unit B
(→P. 186)
UNITS
Door lock/
unlock warning
functionKEYLESS ENTRY
FEEDBACK
Time for auto-
matic door lock
functionKEYLESS ENTRY
RELOCK TIMER
UNITS
KEYLESS ENTRY FEEDBACK
KEYLESS ENTRY RELOCK TIMER
KEYLESS ENTRY ALL DOORS UNLOCK
DOOR AUTO LOCKING
DOOR AUTO UNLOCKING
HEADLAMPS AUTO OFF TIMER
COURTESY LAMPS OFF TIMER
LANGUAGE
DEFAULT SETTING
Unit B
Unit A
LAMPS + TONE*LAMPS
TONE
OFF
60 SECONDS*120 SECONDS
30 SECONDS OFF
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*: Default setting
After customize is complete, press the SETUP button to set
the selected item.
If the customization fails, the previously setting will be displayed.
If no button is pressed for 10 seconds, the display change to normal
display.
Double switch
operation to
unlock all the
doors
KEYLESS ENTRY
ALL DOORS
UNLOCK
Automatic door
locking functionDOOR AUTO
LOCKING
Automatic door
unlocking func-
tionDOOR AUTO
UNLOCKING
Time period
before lights
turn off (if a door
is opened and
closed, and
engine switch is
in ACC or
LOCK)
HEADLAMPS AUTO
OFF TIMER
Time period
before lights
turn offCOURTESY LAMPS
OFF TIMER
Selecting the
languageLANGUAGE
Reset to default
settingHOLD RESET
TO RESTORE
DEFAULT SETTINGS
ItemsScreen textSelect in this order
2 PRESSES*1 PRESS
SHIFT OUT
OF PARK
ABOVE 12 MPH*
(20 km/h)
OFF
SHIFT TO PARK*DRIVER DOOR
OPEN
OFF
30 SECONDS*60 SECONDS
90 SECONDS
0 SECONDS
15 SECONDS*30 SECONDS
8 SECONDS
ENGLISH*FRENCH
SPANISH
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192 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
■Automatic light off system
●When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights automati-
cally turn off after 30 seconds when all doors are closed with the engine
switch turned to the ACC or LOCK position. (The lights turn off immedi-
ately if the button on the wireless remote control is pressed after all
doors are locked.)
● When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically
with the engine switch turned to the ACC or LOCK position and the
driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the ON position, or turn
the headlight switch off once and then back to the or position.
■ Customization
●That can be configured at Toyota dealer. (vehicles without multi-informa-
tion display)
Settings (automatic light off system) can be changed. (Customizable
features →P. 539)
● It is possible to change the settings. (vehicles with multi-information dis-
play) (Feature customization →P. 181)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.
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Interior features3
293
3-4. Using the storage featuresList of storage features .... 317
• Glove boxes ................... 318
• Coin holder .................... 319
• Front console box .......... 320
• Card holder .................... 323
• Map holder ..................... 324
• Pen holder ..................... 326
• Tissue pocket................. 327
• Rear console box ........... 328
• Overhead console.......... 331
• Cup holders ................... 333
• Bottle holders ................. 337
• Auxiliary boxes............... 338 3-5.Using the other interior features
Sun visors ........................ 340
Vanity mirrors ................... 341
Clock ................................ 342
Outside temperature
display............................ 343
Portable ashtray ............... 345
Cigarette lighter................ 346
Conversation mirror ......... 347
Power outlets ................... 348
Seat heaters..................... 354
Seat heaters and ventilators ...................... 357
Armrests........................... 359
Rear side sunshades ....... 360
Assist grips....................... 362
Floor mat .......................... 363
Luggage compartment features .......................... 365
Garage door opener......... 370
Compass .......................... 376
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Interior features
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Your Toyota is equipped with an illuminated entry system to assist in
entering the vehicle. Due to the function of the system, the lights
shown in the following illustration automatically turn on/off accord-
ing to whether the doo rs are locked/unlocked, whether the doors are
opened/closed, and the en gine switch position.
Outer foot lights (if equipped)
Interior light (→P. 316)
Personal/interior lights ( →P. 315)
Engine switch light
Foot well lighting
Door courtesy lights
Ashtray lighting
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3-5. Using the other interior features
Garage door opener∗
The garage door opener (HomeLink® Universal Transceiver) is manufac-
tured under license from HomeLink®.
Programming the HomeLink® (for U.S.A. owners)
The HomeLink
® compatible transceiver in your vehicle has 3 buttons
which can be programmed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the
programming method below appropriate for the device.
Indicator
Buttons
■ Programming the HomeLink
Point the remote control trans-
mitter for the device 1 to 3 in. (25
to 75 mm) from the HomeLink
®
control buttons.
Keep the indicator on the Home-
Link® in view while programming.
∗: If equipped
The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage
doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, hom e lighting systems, secu-
rity systems, and other devices.