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1233-5. Opening and closing the windows
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Operation of each component
■The power windows can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ Operating the power windows after turning the engine
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They can-
not, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ Closing the windows
● The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the
operation for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation,
especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is
possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in
the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recommended to use
the window lock switch. ( →P. 122)
● Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
● When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.
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4Driving
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 126
Cargo and luggage ........... 137
Vehicle load limits ............. 141
Trailer towing..................... 142
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission)................... 143
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission)................... 144
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ..... 146
Automatic transmission ..... 149
Manual transmission ......... 153
Turn signal lever................ 154
Parking brake .................... 155 4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 156
Fog light switch ................. 160
Windshield wipers and washer ..................... 162
Rear window wiper and washer ..................... 165
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 168
4-5. Toyota Safety Sense C Toyota Safety Sense C ..... 171
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 177
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 191
Automatic High Beam ....... 196
4-6. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 201
Rear view monitor system ............................ 205
Driving assist systems ...... 215
4-7. Driving tips Winter driving tips ............. 221
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1264-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle
→P. 1 4 6
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( →P. 149)
Release the parking brake. ( →P. 155)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to 1.
( → P. 153)
Release the parking brake. ( →P. 155)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Starting the engine
Driving
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3
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1274-1. Before driving
4
Driving
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to P or N. (→P. 149)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to N. (→P. 153)
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake ( →P. 155), and shift the shift lever to P
( → P. 149).
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Turn the engine switch to the “L OCK” position to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
Stopping
Parking the vehicle
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1284-1. Before driving
Vehicles with a manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (→P. 155)
Shift the shift lever to N. (→ P. 153)
If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R and block the wheels as
needed.
Turn the engine switch to the “L OCK” position to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Firmly set the parking brake with the brake pedal depressed, and
then shift the shift lever to D.
Release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
With the parking brake firmly 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.
Starting off on a steep uphill
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1294-1. Before driving
4
Driving
■When starting off on an uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. ( →P. 215)
■ Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially 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 sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to
meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
● When the accelerator pedal is released
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
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1304-1. Before driving
■Eco-friendly driving (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
● The vehicle speed is approximately 80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.
Eco Driving Indicator Light can be activated or deactivated. ( →P. 87)
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( →P. 471)
During Eco-friendly acceleration opera-
tion (Eco driving), Eco Driving Indicator
Light will turn on. When the accelerator
pedal is depressed excessively, and when
the vehicle is stopped, the light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Light will not operate
in the following conditions:
●
The shift lever is in anything other than
D.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle (automatic transmission)
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■ When driving the vehicle
● Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and ac\
cel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to difficulty
in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-
tor pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
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1314-1. Before driving
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Driving
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.● Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
● 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. 413
● 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. 149, 153)
● Do not adjust the positions 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.
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has h\
igh-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.
