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START FUNCTION
Fuel tank door release & cap
Smart key system
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard.
If the cap is not tightened enough,
Check engine “
” indicator may
illuminate.
Turn to open
Store
Push
Close
Carry remote
to startDepress
brake pedalPush
NOTE: The Smart Key must be carried to enable the start function. With gear
shift lever in Park and the brake pedal depressed, push the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch.
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POWER (WITHOUT STARTING ENGINE)
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” button will change
the operation mode in succession from:
Off - All systems OFF. Emergency flashers can be used.
Accessory – Some electrical components can be used.
On - All electrical components can be used.
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OVERVIEW
Hood release
Engine maintenance
Instrument panel light control
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the
“Warranty Maintenance Guide.”
2.5 L 4-CYLINDER (A25A-FKS) ENGINE
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) ENGINE
Push to control brightness
Push
DarkerBrighter
Windshield washer fluid tank
Windshield washer fluid tankEngine oil level dipstick
Engine oil level dipstick Engine coolant reservoir
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil filler cap
Pull up latch and raise hood
Pull
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Instrument panel light control
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the
“Warranty Maintenance Guide.”
Automatic transmission
* The “POWER” switch/ignition switch must be “ON” and the br\
ake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+ : Upshift (push and release)
- : Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking do\
wnhill. For
best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with th\
e shift lever
in the “D” position.
N
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
+ (“S” mode)
- (“S” mode)
“S” (SEQUENTIAL) MODE
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in different modes, or\
turned
OFF.
Shift position linked door locking/unlocking function
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Speed linked door locking function
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph (20 k\
m/h).
Driver’s door linked door unlocking function
-Doors unlock when the engine switch is set to OFF and driver’s door i\
s opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
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Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Smart KeyWithout Smart Key
Steering lock release
Push Turn Turn Turn
Parking brake (if equipped)
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK”
position. To free it, turn the key while
turning the steering wheel slightly left
and right.A message informing the driver that the
steering wheel is locked will be
displayed on the multi-information
display.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Press the engine switch while turning
the steering wheel left and right.
Lock release leverAngle
Length
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
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Electric parking brake (if equipped)
Automatic (shift lever operation)
ManualTo turn automatic mode ON, while vehicle is stopped, pull and hold switch until
“EPB Shift Interlock Function Activated” displays in Multi-Information Display (MID).
While depressing brake, shifting into P position will automatically set the brake
and turn the parking brake indicator and parking brake light on. To release brake,
depress brake and shift out of P. The indicator light turns off.
To turn automatic mode OFF, push and hold parking brake switch until “EPB Shift
Interlock Function Deactivated” displays on the MID.
While vehicle is stopped and brake pedal is depressed, pull to set parking brake
and turn the parking brake indicator and parking brake light on. To release, press
the brake pedal and push switch. The indicator light turns off.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details.
Parking brake light
Parking brake light
Standby indicatorOperated indicator
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Driver sideAutomatic modeManual mode (Brake HOLD switch)
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Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/TRAC OFF Switch
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Driving mode select switches (if equipped)
The VSC OFF switch can be used to help free a stuck vehicle in surroundings like
mud, dirt or snow. While the vehicle is stopped, press switch to disable the TRAC
system.
To disable both VSC and TRAC systems, press and hold the switch for at least 3
seconds.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details.
Normal -
Suitable for normal driving.
SPORT mode -
Use when a higher level
of response is desired,
such as when driving in
mountainous regions.
ECO MODE -
Helps achieve lower fuel
consumption during trips
that involve frequent
accelerating and braking.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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Seat adjustments - Front
Seats - Head restraints
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/TRAC OFF Switch
Seat folding - Rear (if equipped)
(1)(2)
Tip: To fold rear seats, the release button is located in the trunk.
Driving mode select switches (if equipped)
The VSC OFF switch can be used to help free a stuck vehicle in surroundi\
ngs like
mud, dirt or snow. While the vehicle is stopped, press switch to disable\
the TRAC
system.
To disable both VSC and TRAC systems, press and hold the switch for at l\
east 3
seconds.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seat cushion angle Height crank (driver side only)Seatback angle
Lumbar support
(if equipped,
driver side only)
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Seat position (forward/backward)
Lock release button
MANUAL SEAT (IF EQUIPPED)
POWER SEAT (IF EQUIPPED)
Pull
Fold down
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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HEADLIGHTS
TURN SIGNALS
Lights & turn signals
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on under certain conditions
to make vehicle more visible to other drivers. Not for use at night.
-Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after 30 second delay,
or lock switch on remote may be pushed after locking.
-Automatic High Beam (AHB) system Automatically switches between high and
low beams as appropriate to provide the most light possible and enhance forward
visibility.
Refer to Toyota Safety Sense
™ P (TSS-P) in this guide or the Owner’s Manual for
more details on the Automatic High Beam feature.
* Operating conditions must be met. Refer to Owner’s Manual for details.
1 The right hand signals will flash three times.2 The left hand signals will flash three times.
Parking lightsHeadlights
DRL OFFAUTO
High beam
Auto High Beam*or
Right turn
Lane change1
Lane change2
Left turn
High beam flasher
Low beam