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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
WARNING
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SRS airbag precautions
●The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause
death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) advises:
Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm)
of inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag pro-
vides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measu red from the
center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 10 in.
(250 mm) away now, you can change your driving position in several
ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle design s vary,
many drivers can achieve the 10 in. (250 mm) distance, even wit h the
driver seat all the way forward, simply by reclining the back o f the seat
somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes it hard to s ee the
road, raise yourself by using a firm, non-slippery cushion, or raise the
seat if your vehicle has that feature.
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This p oints the air-
bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, whil e
still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, a nd your view of
the instrument panel controls.
● The SRS front passenger airbag al so deploys with considerable force, and
can cause death or serious injury especially if the front passe nger is very
close to the airbag. The front passenger seat should be as far from the air-
bag as possible with the seatback adjusted, so the front passen ger sits
upright.
● Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or
seriously injured by a deploying airbag. An infant or child who is too small
to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child res traint sys-
tem. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in
the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seats are
safer for infants and children than the front passenger seat. ( P. 137)
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
NOTICE
■
Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and ho ld it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possibl e to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
● On vehicles with an automatic transmission, do not race the eng ine for
more than 5 seconds in any position except the N or P position when the
brake is applied or when chocks are used in the wheels. This may cause
the transmission fluid to overheat.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 424)
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. D oing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
● Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle i s flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the e ngine, trans-
mission, differential, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints
(where possible) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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Operation of the “EN GINE START STOP” switch
If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the “ENGINE ST ART STOP”
switch mode may not change or the engine may not start.
■ Electronic key battery depletion
P. 35
■ Conditions affecting operation
P. 31
■ Note for the entry function
P. 32
■ If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 79)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Steering lock
After turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off and opening an d closing
the doors, the steering wheel will be locked due to the steerin g lock function.
Operating the “ENGINE START STOP” switch again automatically cancels
the steering lock.
Vehicles with an automatic transmission:
Check that the shift lever is securely set
in P. The engine may not start if the shift
lever is displaced out of P. The smart key
system indicator light (green) will flash
quickly.
214 2-2. Instrument cluster
Scale of the G-force display
The scale of the record of the
maximum G-forces and G-force
ball trace can be changed
between 1.0 G and 0.5 G by
pressing and holding while
the normal display screen is dis-
played.
Accelerator pedal input
Brake fluid pressure
Steering amount
If the steering wheel is turned
completely to the left or right, the
bottom side of the gauge on the
corresponding side will be illumi-
nated in red.
This display is intended for use as a guideline. Depending on f actors such as
the road surface condition, temperature and vehicle speed, the display may
not show the actual condition of the vehicle.
■ Power and torque curve
Power output
To r q u e
Current engine speed
The vertical bar will slide laterally
according to the current engine
speed.
This chart is intended for reference only and does not show the actual
engine torque or output.
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Settings display ( )
Use the meter control switches on the steering wheel to change set-
tings.
Press or to select .
Operate the switches to select a desired item.
Press / or / to change the setting and then
press to confirm the change.
ItemSettingsDetails
Welcome screen On Select to enable/disable the welcome
screen when the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode.
Off
REV. RPM
--00 rpm
(OFF) ~
7400 rpm Select to enable/disable the REV indi-
cator and set the engine speed at
which the REV indicator will be illumi-
nated.
To disable, select “--” for the engine
speed (--00 rpm)
Selectable engine speed range: 2000
to 7400 rpm
Buzzer On Select to enable/disable the sounding
of a buzzer when the REV indicator is
illuminated. This setting can be
changed only when the REV indicator
is enabled.
Off
GSI (vehicles with a
manual transmis-
sion) On Select to enable/disable the shift posi-
tion indicator and shift-up indicator.
(P. 186)
Off
Language English
Select to change the language dis-
played.
French
Spanish
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STEP 2
STEP 3
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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
WARNING
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When using the rear view monitor system
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in
death or serious injuries.
●The rear view monitor system is a supplement device intended to assist
back up. Never depend solely on the rear view monitor system wh en
reversing. Always check visually and with the mirrors to confir m your
intended path is clear. Use caution just as you would when back ing up any
vehicle.
● The camera has a special lens. Depicted distances between objec ts and
flat surfaces differ from actual distances.
● Always check the vehicle surrounding area, because the guide li nes are
ancillary lines.
● The guide lines are ancillary lines and do not change even if t he steering
wheel is turned.
● Do not use the system if the trunk is open.
■ Conditions which may affect t he rear view monitor system
● If the back of the vehicle has been hit, the camera’s position and mounting
angle may have changed. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
● When the outside temperature is low, the displayed image may be come
faint or dark, and moving images will be distorted, or not entirely visible.
● Rapid temperature changes, such as when hot water is poured on the
vehicle in cold weather, may cause the system to function abnor mally.
● If the camera lens is dirty, it cannot transmit a clear image. Rinse with
water and wipe with a soft cloth. If the camera lens is extreme ly dirty, wash
with a mild cleanser and rinse.
● If the tire size is changed, the area displayed on the screen may change.
● Do not do the following. Doing so may scratch the lens, which may have a
negative effect on the image displayed on the screen.
• Rub the camera lens hard
• Use a hard brush to scrub the camera lens
• Scrub the lens with abrasive cleaners
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WARNING
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe plac e as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inf lation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired
by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires dete riorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.