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Gauges and meters ............ 222
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 227
Multi-information display ..... 232
Fuel consumption
information ........................ 244
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch.................. 248
Fog light switch ................... 254
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 255
Rear window wiper and
washer .............................. 260
2-4. Toyota Safety Sense
Toyota Safety Sense .......... 261
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) ............................ 268
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ................................. 283
Automatic High Beam ......... 288
2-5. Using other driving systems
Cruise control...................... 294
Speed limiter ....................... 298
Toyota parking
assist-sensor .................... 301
Stop & Start system ............ 309
Driving assist systems ........ 316
2-6. Driving information
Cargo and luggage............. 322
Winter driving tips............... 325
Trailer towing...................... 329
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system.............................. 340
Automatic air conditioning
system.............................. 346
Power heater ...................... 353
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 355
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types ............ 357
Using the radio ................... 359
Using the CD player ........... 363
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs ....................... 368
Operating an iPod .............. 374
Operating
a USB memory................. 381
Optimal use of the audio
system.............................. 388
Using the AUX port ............ 390
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ................. 391
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Manual headlight leveling dial P. 249
Power heater switch P. 353
Outside rear view mirror switches
P. 109
VSC/TRC off switch P. 317
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever P. 104
Toyota parking assist-sensor
switch P. 301
PCS (Pre-Collision System) switch P. 272
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Driving the vehicle ............ 184
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
entry & start system)....... 198
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)....... 202
Multidrive .......................... 208
Manual transmission......... 214
Turn signal lever ............... 218
Parking brake ................... 219
Horn .................................. 221
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters .......... 222
Indicators and warning
lights ............................... 227
Multi-information display ... 232
Fuel consumption
information ...................... 244
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ............... 248
Fog light switch ................. 254
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 255
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................ 260
2-4. Toyota Safety Sense
Toyota Safety Sense ........ 261
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) .......................... 268
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ............................... 283
Automatic High Beam ....... 288
2-5. Using other driving systems
Cruise control.................... 294
Speed limiter ..................... 298
Toyota parking
assist-sensor .................. 301
Stop & Start system .......... 309
Driving assist systems ...... 316
2-6. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 322
Winter driving tips ............. 325
Trailer towing .................... 329
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Starting on a steep uphill
Multidrive
Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to “D” or
“M”.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission
With the parking brake 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.
■ Hill-start assist control
The hill-start assist control allows you to smoothly start off the vehicle on a
steep or slippery uphill incline. ( P. 316)
■ 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.
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WARNING
■ When driving the vehicle
● On vehicles with a Multidrive, do not shift the shift lever to “P” while the
vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
● 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
control.
● Moving the shift lever to “N” while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine br aking 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. 619
● 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. 208, 214)
● When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing
an accident.
● 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
that may result in death or serious injury.
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■ When braking the vehicle
● When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one
side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the parking
brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
● If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other
vehicles closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be
depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.
● Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
● The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems: If one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will
increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with
smart entry & start system) to indicate that a system check is being
performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not
come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Toyota dealer or r epairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional for details.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: Vehicles with a Multidrive
*4: This indicator turns on in blue when the engine coolant temperature is
low.
*5: Vehicles with a manual transmission
*6: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
Shift position indicator
( P. 208)
(if equipped)
Gear Shift Indicator
( P. 215)
Toyota parking assist-sensor
indicator ( P. 301)
“SPORT” indicator
( P. 209)
Security indicator
( P. 124, 137)
“PASSENGER AIRBAG” indicator
( P. 179)
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Toyota parking assist-sensor
: If equipped
The distance from your vehicle to nearby obstacles when parallel
parking or maneuvering into a garage is measured by the sensors
and communicated via an indicator and a buzzer. Always check the
surrounding area when using this system.
■ Types of sensors
Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
■ Toyota parking assist-sensor switch
Turns the Toyota parking
assist-sensor on/off
When on, the indicator light
comes on to inform the driver
that the system is operational.