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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system)
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
The engine switch indicator will turn green. If the indicator does not turn
green, the engine cannot be started.
Press the engine switch shortly
and firmly.
When operating the engine switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It
is not necessary to press and hold
the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the engine is completely
started.
The engine can be started from
any engine switch mode.
Performing the following operations when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine
switch modes.
Starting the engine
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If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P,
the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to
ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the
switch off:
Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Check that the indicator on th e engine switch is illuminated in
amber and then press the engine switch once.
Check that the indicator on the engine switch is off.
■Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or
IGNITION 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. 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 peri-
ods of time when the engine is not running.
■ Electronic key battery depletion
P. 107
■ Conditions affecting operation
P. 1 1 9
■ Note for the entry function
P. 145
■ If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 75)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other
than P
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■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
■ Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.
In this case, refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the
steering lock motor will resume functioning.
■ When the engine switch indicator flashes in amber
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toy-
ota dealer immediately.
■ If the electronic key battery is depleted
P. 5 1 1
■ Operation of the engine switch
●If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the engine switch mode may
not change or the engine may not start.
● If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the engine
switch off, the engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine
switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the engine.
The green indicator light on the engine
switch will flash and a message will be
shown on the multi-information display.
Press the engine switch while turning the
steering wheel left and right.
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Automatic transaxle
While the engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without a
smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart
key system), move the shift lever with the brake pedal
depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehi-
cle is completely stopped.
Shifting the shift lever
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■S mode
●When the shift range is 7 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the
shift range to 8.
● To prevent excessive engine speed, a function was adopted that automati-
cally selects a higher shift range before the engine speed becomes too high.
● To protect the automatic transaxle, a function is adopted that automatically
selects a higher shift range when the fluid temperature is high.
■ Downshift restriction wa rning buzzer (S mode)
To help ensure safety and driving performance, 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.)
■ Deactivation of power mode
Power mode will be canceled if the engine is turned off after driving in power
mode.
■ When driving with the cr uise control or dynamic radar 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 or dynamic
radar cruise control will not be canceled.
● While driving in S mode, downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4. ( P. 236)
● When switching the driving mode to power mode while driving in D.
(P. 234)
■ 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 a smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode
(vehicles with a smart key system) and the brake pedal is being depressed.
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■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
●First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there
may be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that
the shift lever can be shifted.
Releasing the shift lock:
Set the parking brake.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without a smart
key system) or off (vehicles with a smart key system).
Depress the brake pedal.
● Vehicles with AUTO ACCESS SEAT: If the AUTO ACCESS SEAT has not
been locked in place after being stowed, the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P.
For details, refer to “AUTO A CCESS SEAT OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Pry the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damage to the cover,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with a
rag.
Press the shift lock override button.
The shift lever can be shifted while
the button is pressed.
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Turn signal lever
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right (move
the lever partway and release
it)
The right hand signals will flash 3
times.
Lane change to the left (move
the lever partway and release
it)
The left hand signals will flash 3
times.
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key sys-
tem) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).
■ If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
■ If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been per-
formed
Operate the lever again.
■ To discontinue flashing of the turn signals during a lane change
Operate the lever in the opposite direction.
Operating instructions
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Headlight switch
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
The illustration is intended as an example.
The headlights can be operate d manually or automatically.
Operating instructions
U.S.A.Canada
The headlights, side marker, parking lights, daytime running
lights (if equipped) (P. 245) and so on turn on and off
automatically (when the engine switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion [vehicles without a smart key system] or IGNITION ON
mode [vehicles with a smart key system]).
The side marker, parking, ta il, license plate, daytime run-
ning lights (if equipped) ( P. 245) and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all lights listed above (except daytime
running lights) turn on.
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