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Driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations and remain vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your hands on the wheel so that you are ready to react at any time to any eventuality.On a long journey, a break every two hours is strongly recommended.In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate
the need to brake and increase the distance from other vehicles.
Never drive with the parking brake applied - Risk of overheating and damage to the braking system!Risk of fire!As the exhaust system of your vehicle is very hot, even several minutes after switching off the engine, do not park or run the engine over areas where inflammable substances and materials are present: grass, leaves, etc.
Never leave a vehicle unsupervised with the engine running. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, apply the parking brake and put the gearbox into neutral or position N or P, depending on the type of gearbox.
Driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the electrical systems of your vehicle.
Important!If you are obliged to drive through water:
- check that the depth of water does not exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves that might be generated by other users,- deactivate the Stop & Start system,- drive as slowly as possible without stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph (10 km/h),- do not stop and do not switch off the engine.On leaving the flooded road, as soon as circumstances allow, make several light brake applications to dry the brake discs and pads.If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact an authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
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Starting-switching off the engine, manual key, remote control
Ignition switch
1. Stop position.2. Ignition on position.3. Starting position.
Starting using the key
The parking brake must be applied.
F Insert the key in the ignition switch. The system recognises the starting code.F Unlock the steering column by simultaneously turning the steering wheel and the key.
F If your vehicle has a manual gearbox, place the gear lever in neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal.
In certain circumstances, you may have to turn the steering wheel firmly to move the road wheels (if the wheels are against a kerb, for example).
F If your vehicle has an electronic gearbox, place the selector at position N then press the brake pedal firmly.
F If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox, place the selector at position P then press the brake pedal firmly.
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F Turn the key to position 2, ignition on, to operate the engine pre-heating.
F Wait until this warning lamp goes off in the instrument panel then operate the starter motor by turning the key to position 3 until the engine starts, without pressing the accelerator. Once the engine starts, release the key.
The warning lamp does not come on if the engine is already warm. Depending on the climatic conditions, it is recommended that you proceed as follows:- In temperate conditions, do not run the engine with the vehicle stationary to warm it up, but rather move off straight away and drive at
moderate engine speeds.- In wintry conditions, the pre-heater warning lamp will stay on for a longer period after switching on the ignition; wait until it goes off before starting.- In ver y severe wintr y conditions (temperature below -23°C), to ensure the correct operation and durability of the mechanical components of your vehicle (engine and gearbox), leave the engine running for 4 minutes before moving off.Never leave the engine running in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation: internal combustion engines emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon monoxide. Danger of intoxication and death.
If the engine does not start straight away, switch off the ignition.Wait a few moments before trying again. If the engine does not start after a few attempts, do not keep trying: you risk damaging the starter motor and the engine.Call on an authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
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For Diesel vehicles, in sub-zero temperatures the engine will not start until the pre-heater warning lamp has gone off.If this warning lamp comes on after pressing the "START/STOP" button, press down on the brake or clutch pedal until the warning lamp goes off, without pressing the "START/STOP" button again, until the engine starts and runs.
Starting
F Then, press the "S TA R T/STOP" button.
Starting-switching off the engine,
"Smart Entry & Start System"
The steering column unlocks and the engine starts more or less immediately.
F Place the remote control inside the vehicle, in the recognition zone.
F If your vehicle has a manual gearbox, fully depress and hold down the clutch pedal until the engine starts.
F If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox, place the selector at position P then press the brake pedal firmly.
F If your vehicle has an electronic gearbox, place the selector at position N then press the brake pedal firmly.
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Back-up starting
Should your vehicle not detect the electronic key in the recognition zone, because the remote control battery is flat, a back-up reader is provided to the left, behind the steering wheel to allow starting.
F Press the "START/STOP" button.The engine starts.
If the remote control is no longer in the recognition zone when you close a door or when you (later) request switching off the engine, a message appears in the instrument panel.
Forced switch-off
Remote control not
recognised
F If you want to force switching off the engine, press and hold the "START/STOP" button for about 3 seconds, then contact an authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
F If your vehicle has a manual gearbox, place the gear lever in neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal.
F If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox, place the selector at position P then press the brake pedal firmly.
F If your vehicle has an electronic gearbox, place the selector at position N then press the brake pedal firmly.
In the event of an emergency only and with the vehicle stationary, you can switch off the engine.
To do this, press and hold the "START/STOP" button for about 3 seconds.In this case the steering column locks as soon as the vehicle stops.
F Place and hold the remote control against the reader, then:
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Parking brake
F With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise your vehicle.
F With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the parking brake lever up gently, press the release button then lower the lever fully.
When parking on a slope, or on a steep slope with a laden vehicle, turn the wheels against the kerb then apply the parking brake.
When the vehicle is being driven, this warning lamp coming on, accompanied by an audible signal and a message, indicates that the parking brake is still on or has not
been fully released.
Pressing the brake pedal facilitates the application and release of the manual parking brake.
If your vehicle has a manual gearbox,
engage a gear then switch off the ignition.
If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox, place the gear selector at position P then switch off the ignition.
If your vehicle has an electronic gearbox, place the gear selector at position A then switch off the ignition.
Release on level ground
Application
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The keys contain an electronic chip which has a secret code. When the ignition is switched on, this code must be recognised in order for starting to be possible.This electronic engine immobiliser locks the engine management system a few minutes after the ignition is switched off and prevents starting of the engine by anyone who does not have the key.In the event of a malfunction, you are informed by a message in the instrument panel screen.In this case, your vehicle does not start; contact an authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional if required.
For reasons of safety and theft protection, do not leave your electronic key in the vehicle, even when you are close to it.
It is recommended that you keep it on your person.
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Hill start assist control (HAC)
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when starting on a gradient, the time it takes to move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.It only operates when:- the vehicle is completely stationary, with your foot on the brake pedal,- the driver’s door is closed.This Hill start assist control system cannot be deactivated.
On a descending slope, with the vehicle stationary and reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held momentarily when you release the brake pedal.
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle stationary, the vehicle is held for a momentarily when you release the brake pedal.
Operating fault
F If your vehicle has a manual gearbox, place the lever in the first gear position or in neutral.
F If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox, place the selector at position D or select manual operation M.
F If your vehicle has an electronic gearbox,
place the selector at position A or M.
If a fault in the system occurs, this warning lamp comes on accompanied by a message. Contact an authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as soon as possible to have the
system checked.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being held in the Hill start assist control phase.If you need to get out of the vehicle with the engine running, apply the parking brake manually then ensure that the parking brake indicator lamp is on.
If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox and you have to move off on a steep slope (rising or falling) with a loaded vehicle, press the brake pedal, select position D, release the parking brake then release the brake pedal.
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Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate starting of the engine:- always select neutral,- press the clutch pedal.
6-speed manual gearbox
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate starting of the engine:- always select neutral,- press the clutch pedal.
5-speed
manual gearbox
F With the clutch pedal fully down, place the gear lever in neutral.F Push the gear lever to the right then backwards.
Engaging reverse gearEngaging reverse gear
F Raise the ring under the knob and move the gear lever to the left then for wards.F Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5th or 6th g e a r.
Failure to follow this advice may cause permanent damage to the gearbox (engagement of 3rd or 4th gear by m i st a ke).
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